Invented in Key West, Florida, by artist and musician Steve Allerton, the Dolphin Whistle is at once a musical instrument and a sublime sculpture. It is an attempt at interspecies communication in a poetic sense. In the artist's mind, this musical instrument produces the call of the dolphin.
The Dolphin Whistle is the confluence of art and musical instrument craft. By placing ones lips to the rostrum (mouth) of the dolphin and blowing gently, tones simulating that of the bottlenose dolphin can be produced. Steve says a sense of well being and harmony are among the benefits to anyone holding, wearing or playing this musical instrument. |
