Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Mask making -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
It is not known who made this mask that is made from hide and painted with human features. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Today, masks are still used in ceremonial dances....
It is not known who made this drum, although it the artisan is known to a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The leather drum head is stretched tightly over a carved wood base.
Cherokee baskets -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Basket making -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Dyes and dyeing -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This white oak tray was made by Cherokee artisan, Lucinda Reed. The oak was dyed with both walnut and bloodroot to give it color. The basket takes the form of a tray.
This honeysuckle mat was woven by Lucy Nola George (1897-1978), a well-known Cherokee basket weaver who specialized in honeysuckle basketry. She was born Lucy Nola in 1897. Raised in the Birdtown community, her father was George Squirrel. Her...
The Cherokee traditionally made mats from rivercane and weavings were also made from cotton. This woven textile, measuring about two feet across, is woven out of cornhusks. While its maker is not known, the weaving is part of the permanent...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Mask making -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This mask was carved by John Wilnoty, Jr. (1960-2007), a self-taught carver and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Today, masks...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Mask making -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This mask was carved by John Wilnoty, Jr. (1960-2007), a self-taught carver and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Today, masks...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Mask making -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This mask was carved by John Wilnoty, Jr. (1960-2007), a self-taught carver and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Today, masks...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Mask making -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This mask was carved from wood by Leroy Tramper. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Today, masks are still used in ceremonial dances. The images depicted on masks include a...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
This fox was carved from buckeye by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the pieces...
This goose was carved from buckeye by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the pieces...
This goose was carved from buckeye by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the pieces...
This bear was carved from walnut by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the pieces...
This duck was carved from cherry wood by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the...
This duck was carved from cherry wood by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the...
This bear cub was carved by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the pieces with fine...
