Whistle Item Number: A7973 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tapering cylindrical four-reeded brown wood framed ivory(?) whistle that has a knob at the wider end. Bound with brown cord around the middle and around the knob itself. The end opposite to that of the knob end has four hollows through it connected by an x-formation and four taper cut semi-oval holes nearby around the sides. Sealed with resin gum.
History Of Use
Used in Hamats!a ceremonies.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1962
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Canadian Cabin Crafts before April 1962
- Received from Canadian Cabin Crafts (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) during April 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Canadian Cabin Crafts
- Received from
- Canadian Cabin Crafts (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
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 1962
- Ownership Date
- before April 1962
- Acquisition Date
- during April 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 35
- Accession Number
- 0069/0002