This pipe is made of steatite, more commonly known as soapstone. It was likely made by John Wilnoty, Jr. (1960-2007), son of John Julius Wilnoty (b. 1940), a self-taught carver and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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...
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...
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...
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...
These are the wood carving tools used by John Wilnoty, Jr. (1960-2007), a self-taught carver and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The items range between five and nine inches long. The makers and dates of these tools are unknown.
