Whistle Item Number: A8846 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown wood double whistle that is oval in cross section and comes to a tapering end and is bound in three sections with white twine, two near each end and one near the middle. While the wider end is solid, there are two hollows through the smaller end where there is a taper cut semi-oval hole nearby on opposite sides. Underneath one taper cut hole, the number '6' is carved. The letters 'AN' are carved around the wider end. Sealed with spruce resin.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Unknown (Unknown)
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Received from
- Unknown (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Other
- Condition
- good