Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is sometimes seen spelled Davey), is carved and finished with a cord strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes....
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is also sometimes spelled Davey), is carved and finished with a cord strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes....
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Bands (Music) -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cherokee art -- North Carolina,...
The show opens with Amy’s story “Crack Shot Momma,” which is about her mother shooting a black snake that was eating one of her chickens. “Mountain Song” accompanies the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is John West, who is the...
This undated photograph, by an unknown photographer, depicts a copper serving set believed to be made by Arch Miller. Its design is traditional early American, rather than Native American, although Miller often worked in small Indian motifs, like...
This undated photograph, by an unknown photographer, depicts two candlesticks believed to be made by Arch Miller. They are identical, except for their material; one is made from copper, the other from sheet steel. Arch Miller belonged to the...
This undated photograph, by an unknown photographer, depicts two small ash trays that are believed to have been made by Arch Miller. To make items like these, sheet copper is cut and then hammered into shape, leaving the texture of the hammer...
This undated photograph, by an unknown photographer, depicts a steel barbecue fork believed to have been made by Arch Miller. The fork handle was made from mountain laurel. Arch Miller belonged to the Western Band of Cherokee Indians and was an...
This undated photograph, by an unknown photographer, depicts a bowl and letter opener that are believed to have been made by Arch Miller. Both are hammered from sheet copper; the bowl was folded upward and inward to create its rounded shape. ...
This undated water jug was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), a renowned Cherokee potter who learned to make pottery in the traditional way from her mother, Ella Arch. Typically, she used the coil method to form her pots and paddle stamped...
This undated water jug was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), a renowned Cherokee potter who learned to make pottery in the traditional way from her mother, Ella Arch. Typically, she used the coil method to form her pots and paddle stamped...
This undated vase was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), a renowned Cherokee potter who learned to make pottery in the traditional way from her mother, Ella Arch. Typically, she used the coil method to form her pots and paddle stamped them to...
This undated bowl was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), a renowned Cherokee potter who learned to make pottery in the traditional way from her mother, Ella Arch. Typically, she used the coil method to form her pots and paddle stamped them to...
This undated vase was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), a renowned Cherokee potter who learned to make pottery in the traditional way from her mother, Ella Arch. Typically, she used the coil method to form her pots and paddle stamped them to...
This undated vase was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), a renowned Cherokee potter who learned to make pottery in the traditional way from her mother, Ella Arch. Typically, she used the coil method to form her pots and paddle stamped them to...
This photograph was taken by the United States Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board. It is a close view of a clay bowl with a bird motif made by Cora Wahnetah. Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986) was a renowned Cherokee potter who...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is sometimes seen spelled Davey), is carved from wood and finished with fur and deer antler. The mask is signed "Made by: Davy Arch 1991" on the back. Different types of masks were...
This Indian Arts and Crafts Board photograph depicts a modeled earthenware pottery bowl that is an effigy made in the form of a chicken. The coiled pot with incised designs was made by Cora Wahnetah, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee...
This Indian Arts and Crafts Board photograph is of an earthenware vase made with incised designs and burnished neck. It was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), also known Cora Wahyahneetah, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians....
This undated pottery oil lamp was made by Cherokee potter, Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), whose name was also spelled, Cora Wahyahneetah. A shallow stable bowl form was used to burn oil to create light. The handle of this particular oil lamp is...
This undated pottery oil lamp was made by Cherokee potter, Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), who is also known as Cora Wahyahneetah. A shallow stable bowl form was used to burn oil to create light. The handle of this particular oil lamp is...
