Native American Wingbone Calls made from ulna and radius bones

Object/Artifact

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Wild Turkey Archives

An ulna wild turkey wing bone and a radius wild turkey wing bone laid across it. These bones were likely used by Native Americans as turkey calls

An ulna wild turkey wing bone and a radius wild turkey wing bone laid across it. These bones were likely used by Native Americans as turkey calls

Name/Title

Native American Wingbone Calls made from ulna and radius bones

Entry/Object ID

NATH001A0001

Description

These Native American artifacts were originally purchased on eBay with a description that the bones were found in a cave. They were later procured by Danny Ellis for his collection of historic turkey calls. Notably, the larger ulna bone has some etching on it, perhaps done as a decorative embellishment. It is supposed they are turkey calls, and there is the possibility that the bones might have been fitted together, although we don't have knowledge of whether the bones were dound conjoined or not in situ (as originally found).

Collection

Danny Ellis Collection

Cataloged By

Brent Rogers

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jan 25, 2026

Created By

Brent@awthf.org

Create Date

January 25, 2026

Updated By

Brent@awthf.org

Update Date

January 25, 2026