The Eagle Bone Whistles of the Sioux

By David Wrolson:

I ran across an evocative phrase in a song. "Custer's Ghost" sung by Dave Stamey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17DYcEy9mmY

If the link does not work, just type "Dave Stamey Custer's Ghost" into Youtube.

Libby's Gone
Like the Buffalo
Like the Eagle Bone Whistles of the Sioux

I remember running across information that the Sioux blew eagle bone whistles in battle.

When I listen to that song and especially that phrase, I can hear the piercing whistles above the noise and dust of the Little Bighorn.

Below is a picture of an eagle bone whistle.