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Whale-shaped Hamatsa Whistle with One Stop used in Whale Dance

Arts of the Americas

CULTURE Gwa'sala Kwakwaka'wakw
MEDIUM Cedar wood, cord, pigment
DIMENSIONS 21.6 x 5 x 9 cm / 8 1/4 x 2 x 3 1/4 in
COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER 05.588.7354
CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund
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