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  • Yellow Wolf's War Whistle
  • Indians of North America; Feathers; Bones; Leather goods;
  • This whistle was fashioned from the wing bone of an eagle or crane and was only to be used in battle. Yellow Wolf wore its buckskin loop around his neck and left shoulder while the whistle rested under his arm. The two down feathers tied to it were...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Artifact Collection
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  • Peo Peo's War Whistle
  • Indians of North America; Feathers; Bones; Hides & skins;
  • Cerimonially fashioned from the bone of an eagle by Peo Peo Tholekt. Tied to it are a strap and two down-feathers. This item was meant only to be used in battle.
  • McWhorter, L.V. Artifact Collection
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  • Wounded Head's Wolf-Skin
  • Indians of North America; Talismans; Hides & skins; Fur;
  • This talisman was meant only to be worn in battle and in such circumstances was tied to its wearer's scalp-lock. The buckskin seen here was added later by L. V. McWhorter in an attempt to preserve the aging relic.
  • McWhorter, L.V. Artifact Collection

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