madzis (Whistle)

About this object

Cultural context

ceremonial raven whistle

Physical description

Unpainted, wooden whistle that is oval in cross section and comes to a tapered end. Previously broken into four lengthwise pieces, now repaired so there are two pieces (parts a-b). The first piece (part a) is semi-rounded and whole except for the chipped tapering end. The second piece (part b) is semi-rounded with a vertical crack down the middle of the tapering end.