Columbus Dispatch

Early whistles made from bird bones, wood, more

"I bought a wooden whistle, but it wouldn't whistle" is part of an old children's song that goes on to joke about buying a metal whistle. But a modern metal whistle used by a policeman looks very ...
The Forward

12,000-year-old flutes found in Israel may be earliest bird-call whistles in the world

This article originally appeared on Haaretz, and was reprinted here with permission. Sign up here to get Haaretz’s free Daily Brief newsletter delivered to your inbox. Over 12,000 years ago, ...
Morning Journal

Bird whistles have long and storied history

Bird whistles are still made, but of modern materials. This multicolored bird, a whistle that would whistle, sold for $212. “I bought a wooden whistle, but it wouldn’t whistle” is part of an old ...
insider.si.edu

Bone Whistle

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. FROM CARD: "MADE FROM THE BONE OF A ...