Gwa'sala Kwakwaka'wakw. <em>Hamatsa Whistle</em>, 19th century. Cedar wood, cotton cord, resin, pigment, 8 11/16 x 2 3/4 in. (22.1 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund, 05.588.7351. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.588.7351_acetate_bw.jpg)

Hamatsa Whistle

Artist:Gwa'sala Kwakwaka'wakw

Medium: Cedar wood, cotton cord, resin, pigment

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Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 8 11/16 x 2 3/4 in. (22.1 x 7 cm)

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Accession Number: 05.588.7351

Image: 05.588.7351_acetate_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
The whistle is in the form of a human face with an open mouth. The instrument was likely played during the Hamatsa initiation ceremony. A cotton cord is wrapped around the figure's neck and head piece. Condition: good.

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