WHISTLES of the Native American Indian

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

(Replica Eagle Bone Whistles are made with goose and turkey 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)

see also Drums

WHISTLES

The bones that we use are nearly as long as Eagle wing bones, but made from goose wing bones

(A) undecorated whistle ($195)

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 - around $245

(C) WITH MEDICINE BUNDLE - hand braided neck strap, medicine bundle (Buffalo fur) with beaded embellishments, trade beads, crow beads, feathers, red earth paints, etc. $299

WITH BEADED PENDANT- wrapped beads, neck strap and feather $395

Natural clay paints are used

This whistle was made from a goose wing and looks like an Eagle whistle made from an Eagle wing bone.

whistle (above) made with a goose wing bone, buffalo fur, braided strap, brain tanned deer skin, old trade beads, calico, paint work, etc. $299

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.

MEMBERS OF IACA (Indian Arts & Crafts Association)