Whistle Item Number: A4224 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown double reed whistle that is rectangular in cross section and tapers at both ends and is bound in three sections with rown string, one near each end and one near the middle. One end has two hollows through it where there is a taper cut semi-oval hole nearby at either side, one of which is closer to the end while the other one of which is closer to the middle. Seams sealed with pitch.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Alfred Dawson before January 14, 1953
- Received from Alfred Dawson (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on January 14, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Alfred Dawson
- Received from
- Alfred Dawson (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 14, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on January 14, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1857/0042