Whistle Item Number: 863/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Short and round tubular whistle that has two crescent-shaped holes in the centre and black coloured fibre cording wrapped around its middle.
History Of Use
For use in a Thunderbird dance.
Narrative
Commissioned by the Museum of Anthropology as part of a Thunderbird costume created by Calvin Hunt.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made by Calvin Hunt (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during October 1982
- Owned by Calvin Hunt before October 17, 1982
- Received from Calvin Hunt (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 17, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Calvin Hunt (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Calvin Hunt
- Received from
- Calvin Hunt (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during October 1982
- Ownership Date
- before October 17, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on October 17, 1982
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0863/0009