Huangping clay whistles are Miao folk toys mainly for children. The local artisans developed this sort of colorful toys based on the skills of the make of the traditional clay figurines. 70 years has passed since it became popular. Huangping clay whistles have 100 types in different colors and shapes of bird, animal, insect or human figurine. They are done in an exaggerated art style focusing on spiritual similarity and facial expressions and features. In recent years Huangping whistles are sold well domestically and even exhibited abroad. 

    黄平泥哨是流行在黄平一带的苗族民间玩具，系黄平县石牛寨苗族泥塑艺人吴国清在传统泥俑、陶俑基础上，创新发展起来的小型彩塑泥捏，至今已七十余年历史。

    黄平泥哨题材广泛，除根据儿童喜好，取材于飞鸟走兽、蝶虫蛙鱼、家禽六畜外，亦有部份神话人物。泥哨造型注重动物头部特征，强调神似形略，形成夸张变形的艺术风格。哨体下部均留有回气孔，能吹响。泥坯入窑煅烧后着色，一般以黑底点红、绿色为主，兼杂黄、白、蓝、紫等色，近似当地苗家妇女的紫色衣裙和刺绣花块。近年来，黄平泥哨多次出国展出，品种已发展到100种，每年有数十万个泥哨销往省内外。