Whistle Item Number: A2137 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Long rectangular wooden whistle with a rounded bottom, a flat end and top; made of two pieces of wood. The mouth piece is triangular with a flat end that has a carved hole. On the top, near the opening is a large, rectangular shaped indentation with a semi-oval shaped opening. There are two sets of fine indentation from strips of cedar that bound the whistle together; cedar is missing.

Cultural Context

ceremonial