sisawk kwmuuts (Whistle)
About this object
History of use
Sisaok dance whistle.
Narrative
Meade purchased the whistle from Davenport Clayton in 1959. It was said to be collected by his parents, while operating a store in Bella Coola between 1890 and 1910. Sacred whistle; not for display (M. Mack, 2019).
Cultural context
ceremonial
Physical description
Large, unpainted, horn-shaped whistle. Has no air vent; mouth end chipped.
Date Acquired
17 Apr 1963
How Acquired
Sold
Measurements
Overall: 51.6 cm x 11.4 cm
Object Number
A8374