The Eagle Bone Whistle is considered very sacred and to blow them forany other purpose would not be respectful. They are used by the shamansof Asia and the Native Peoples of North America and by Medicine Mento call spirits, blown in time with the drum by the dancers during theSun Dance, and used during the Grass Dance.

The tibula bone ofan eagle wing is used for the whistle. It is attached to a buckskincord and tipped with a white plume feather from the breast of agolden eagle. The sound of the eagle bone whistle can be heard by theGreat Spirit (Wakan Takan).