Whistle Item Number: A2101 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Whistle composed of two pieces of wood bound together to form a tube that is oval in cross-section. The ends flare slightly. Double criss-cross incised design near one end on both sides.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1931
- Collected in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada between 1914 and 1931
- Owned by George E. Darby before 1931
- Received from George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source) during 1931
What
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk
- Previous Owner
- George E. Darby
- Received from
- George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1931
- Collection Date
- between 1914 and 1931
- Ownership Date
- before 1931
- Acquisition Date
- during 1931
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1911/0044