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

Gwa'sala Kwakwaka'wakw

Caption

Gwa'sala Kwakwaka'wakw. Whale-shaped Hamatsa Whistle with One Stop used in Whale Dance, Cedar wood, cord, pigment, 21.6 x 5 x 9 cm / 8 1/4 x 2 x 3 1/4 in. Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund, 05.588.7354.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

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

Medium

Cedar wood, cord, pigment

Classification

Musical Instrument

Dimensions

21.6 x 5 x 9 cm / 8 1/4 x 2 x 3 1/4 in

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

05.588.7354

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