Hamatsa Whistle

Tsimshian

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Caption

Tsimshian. Hamatsa Whistle, late 19th–early 20th century. Cedar bark, wood, string, 8 15/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in. (22.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund, 05.588.7370. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Tsimshian

Title

Hamatsa Whistle

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Cedar bark, wood, string

Classification

Musical Instrument

Dimensions

8 15/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in. (22.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

05.588.7370

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