Sxwayxwey Whistle Item Number: A2251 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Whistle made of two pieces of red cedar bound together with strips of cherry bark, also has a diaphragm or reed of cherry bark.
History Of Use
According to Della Kew this whistle was used during the Wol-wal-xxem Dance for the feeding of a novice spirit dancer. However, according to Howard and Larry Grant, the whistle would have been used in sxwayxwey dances, particularly by an eagle dancer (2005-02-04).
Cultural Context
sxwayxwey; ceremonial
Item History
- Made in Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada ? before 1973
- Collected in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Della Kew before February 1973
- Received from Della Kew (Donor) during February 1973
What
- Name
- Sxwayxwey Whistle
- Identification Number
- A2251
- Type of Item
- whistle
- Material
- cedar wood and cherry bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and bound
- Overall
- height 2.25 in, width 0.75 in
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Musqueam
- Previous Owner
- Della Kew
- Received from
- Della Kew (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1973
- Ownership Date
- before February 1973
- Acquisition Date
- during February 1973
Other
- Accession Number
- 0245/0001