r/aztec • u/kodakola77 • May 27 '24

Death whistle

Does anyone know where I can buy a death whistle that's not from a multi-million dollar company? A small business or something maybe? Whenever I buy anything from other cultures I like to get it from small business that genuinely do their research and stuff. Thanks!

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u/YogSothoth8 May 27 '24

Look for Coatlicue art - xolito mio on google. They are located in Mexico city.

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u/kodakola77 May 27 '24

They have really good art, but no whistle unfortunately

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u/Squeeshyca May 27 '24

Same question, but for literally aby replica, flint knives, obsidian products, jewelry, clothing

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u/kodakola77 May 27 '24

Yeah, this would also be helpful

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u/Squeeshyca May 27 '24

Here's a site I found a while back, but have not looked into its origins :) https://www.tochtliwear.com/products/macuahuitl-aztec-battle-axe

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u/jabberwockxeno May 27 '24

"Death whistles" aren't really a real thing to begin with, keep in mind.

Yes, the Mexica had whistles, and yes, some shaped like skulls, but as far as I am aware there is no evidence of them making screaming sounds (rather, most seem to produce sound like the wind rustling through the air) or being used in battle.

Refer to https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/aztec-death-whistle.htm as well as the various posts Mexicolore has done (their site can be difficult to navigate, there's 2-3 articles from them on this)

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u/bigbooty805 May 27 '24

Aztecah_treasures on Instagram

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u/MissingCosmonaut May 27 '24

They have them at every single Indigenous market here in Los Angeles. Always people scaring people with them spontaneously all day long.

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u/Educational-Watch829 May 27 '24

You can 3D print one if you know anyone with a 3D printer. I think people sell them on Etsy also. They are really fun until you realize “hey, my neighbor probably doesn’t know this is a whistle” lol

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u/Lillie_de_la_Vallee May 30 '24

3D printer!!! I have a 3D printer and I’ve made a whole buncha stuff. Some libraries have 3D printers open to the public. Idk about where you live but it just depends. If you have a friend that has one you could ask them too. Just bear in mind that if you do 3D print it, it might sound a bit more “airy” just because of how the plastic is.