Monkey Whistle Mehinako
The Monkey Whistle has the function of attracting monkeys.
In the Mehinako cosmology there is a taboo about eating animal meat, since they have an accompanying spirit. The monkey, páhi in their language, is one of these animals, however, in the rainy season they are part of their diet.
With the river high and fish scarce, the men go out in groups in search of birds and monkeys. This activity becomes a seasonal event, but risky for hunters and some care must be taken: do not insult a monkey, do not go beyond hunting hours and do not hunt alone.
Traditionally used as a hunting instrument, it can also be use as a musical instrument.
Dimensions: 1.5”W
The Monkey Whistle has the function of attracting monkeys.
In the Mehinako cosmology there is a taboo about eating animal meat, since they have an accompanying spirit. The monkey, páhi in their language, is one of these animals, however, in the rainy season they are part of their diet.
With the river high and fish scarce, the men go out in groups in search of birds and monkeys. This activity becomes a seasonal event, but risky for hunters and some care must be taken: do not insult a monkey, do not go beyond hunting hours and do not hunt alone.
Traditionally used as a hunting instrument, it can also be use as a musical instrument.
Dimensions: 1.5”W
The Monkey Whistle has the function of attracting monkeys.
In the Mehinako cosmology there is a taboo about eating animal meat, since they have an accompanying spirit. The monkey, páhi in their language, is one of these animals, however, in the rainy season they are part of their diet.
With the river high and fish scarce, the men go out in groups in search of birds and monkeys. This activity becomes a seasonal event, but risky for hunters and some care must be taken: do not insult a monkey, do not go beyond hunting hours and do not hunt alone.
Traditionally used as a hunting instrument, it can also be use as a musical instrument.
Dimensions: 1.5”W