see also Flutes

see also Drums

EAGLE BONE WHISTLE

war whistles, buffalo whistles, etc

(Replica Eagle Bone Whistles are made with a turkey bone and other bone, in lieu of the traditional Eagle bone , keeping in accordance with the laws regarding the prohibition of sale or trade of birds of prey)

 

The Eagle bone whistle is an extremely powerful spiritual object. Every young man was to make his own whistle, he was required to lay in wait covered with brush and earth and catch an eagle with his bare hands to do this. It was a most difficult and dangerous task. After the catch, the Eagle was Honored in Ceremony, and the young man used his wing bone to make his whistle. He used the Eagles feathers for his personal regalia. With the exception of the center tail feather, Which was gifted to the Holy Man.

Pte Ceya Wakan Winyan (In Lakota Sacred Crying Buffalo Woman)

EAGLE BONE WHISTLES

UN-DECORATED $125.00

(Picture A) undecorated eagle bone whistle ($125.00) with deer skin pouch for carrying the whistle on a belt or as a neck bag etc. - pouch $49.00

(B) DECORATED - Paintwork, neck strap, trade beads from the 1800's and feathers - $189.00 (picture B)

(C) WITH MEDICINE BUNDLE - hand braided neck strap, medicine bundle (Buffalo fur) with beaded embellishments, trade beads, crow beads, feathers, red earth paints, etc. $225.00 (picture C)

WITH BEADED PENDANT- beaded pendant, neck strap and feather $328.00 (not pictured)

Natural clay paints are used to paint each whistle

example of a beaded pendant

other decoration options available