Whistle Item Number: Nb3.1412 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical shaped, dark brown wood whistle has three horizontal sections glued and bound together with white cord in three places: at the base of the mouthpiece, at the centre, and at the base of the whistle. Mouthpiece is narrower than the main body and is divided horizontally into two sections: depressed semi-oval areas in front of both semi-circular tone holes, one hole of which is close to the top while the other hole of which is on the reverse close to the centre.
History Of Use
Whistles were blown from the woods around the villages to introduce the ceremonial season; dancers also blew whistles during their performances. There are several types of whistles each with its own characteristic sound. Whistles formed an essential part of all inheritances.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1960
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada during 1960
- Owned by G. Vernon Wellburn before October 7, 1985
- Received from G. Vernon Wellburn (Donor) on October 7, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- G. Vernon Wellburn
- Received from
- G. Vernon Wellburn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1960
- Collection Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before October 7, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on October 7, 1985
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1057/0004