The Aztec Death Whistle
A replica of the skull whistles of Tlatelolco, about 7 cm tall. You hold the skull and blow into the neck at the top.
$59.99You save $9.99 against two single whistles.
For delivery before Halloween, order by October 17 (October 14 outside the US).
- About 7 cm tall: 7.3 x 4.8 x 5.3 cm.
- A replica, not an excavated artifact.
- Tracked shipping in 7 to 13 days to the US, 4 to 16 days to Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Returns within 30 days.
Why buy it here
You can find Aztec death whistles on Amazon and Etsy too, under the same name but from many different makers. Here is what ordering here gets you.
- Tracked shipping, US and abroad. Delivery in 7 to 13 days to the US, 4 to 16 days to Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, with a tracking number by email once your order ships.
- 30-day returns. Return it unused, in its original packaging, within 30 days of delivery. Return shipping is paid by you.
- Secure checkout by Stripe. You pay on Stripe's own checkout page. Your card number never passes through our site.
- One replica, the one in the photos. The same skull whistle replica in every bundle, about 7 cm tall. Take two or three and each whistle costs less.
Before you buy it
How much does the Aztec death whistle cost?
One whistle costs $34.99, two cost $59.99 and three cost $79.99. Every bundle holds the same replica, so each whistle costs less when you take two or three. Tracked shipping to the US adds nothing at checkout.
How long does shipping take?
Tracked shipping takes 7 to 13 days to the US, 4 to 16 days to Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. You receive a tracking number by email once your order ships. For delivery before Halloween, order by October 17 (October 14 outside the US).
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging. Write to support@aztec-death-whistle.com with your order number. Return shipping is paid by you; if the whistle arrives damaged, tell us within 7 days and we replace or refund it. Details in our refund policy.
What is in the box?
The skull whistle replica, one, two or three depending on your bundle, with a drawstring pouch and a neck cord, as shown in our product photos.
How do I blow it?
Hold the skull, put your lips to the opening at the neck on top, and push a slow, steady breath rather than a sharp blast. At the right speed of air the tone turns into a scream; most people find it within a few minutes. Blow it outdoors first, never next to anyone's ear. See our technique guide.
How to wake it
Hold the skull in one hand. Put your lips to the neck at the top. Do not blast: push a slow, steady breath, and hold it.
The first tries give a thin whistle. Then, at the right speed of air, the tone tears into a shriek. Most people find it within a few minutes.
Blow it outside the first time. Point it away from people and pets, and never next to anyone's ear.
Hear it first
The button plays a recording of an Aztec death whistle (not of our replica), shared with the permission of the Aztec Death Whistle channel. Turn your volume down first.
Recording of an Aztec death whistle, courtesy of the Aztec Death Whistle channel. Turn your volume down first.
Give it your breath. It gives back a scream.