Whistle
Yaka "wangey" wood whistle; has hole at end for thong, to be worn around neck.
- Object: Whistle
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 9" long
- Culture Area: Africa Zaire
- Cultural Group: Yaka, Kuba (Or related group)
- Cultural Context: The Yaka people are prolific with their art forms, and the wood whistle is one of their favorites. Typical of Congolese (Yaka people location) whistle form, the whistle would have been used in Yaka ceremonial and religious rights.
- Donor: Dr. John D Spenst
- Catalog #: 84.041