Photo of collection object Hamatsa Whistle — Tsimshian. Hamatsa Whistle, late 19th-early 20th century. Cedar bark, wood, string, 8 15/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in. (22.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm). Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund, 05.588.7370. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Hamatsa Whistle

late 19th-early 20th century

Tsimshian

Arts of the Americas

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Tsimshian
Classification: Musical Instrument
Formatted Medium: Cedar bark, wood, string
Medium: cedar, bark, wood, string
Dimensions: 8 15/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in. (22.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Americas
Accession Number: 05.588.7370
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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