see also Flutes

see also Drums

WHISTLES

war whistles, eagle bone whistles, buffalo whistles, braves whistle, dog dance whistle, wolf whistle, etc

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

WHISTLES

UN-DECORATED $125.00

(A) undecorated whistle ($125) 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

(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

WITH BEADED PENDANT- beaded pendant, neck strap and feather $328 (not pictured)

Natural clay paints are used

This whistle was made from a goose wing and looks very much like an Eagle whistle made from an Eagle wing bone -.but is not quite as long. This one is 5-1/3 inches long

whistle (above) made with a goose wing bone, buffalo fur, braided strap, brain tanned deer skin, old trade beads, calico, paint work, etc. $225

EAGLE BONE WHISTLE

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)

WHISTLES WERE MADE WITH VARIOUS BONES INCLUDING EAGLE WING BONES, GOOSE BONES, SWAN, ETC.