Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This 1978 photograph by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This photograph shows renowned Cherokee woodworker Amanda Crowe (1928-2004). Born and raised on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina, Crowe started drawing and carving at the age of four and later earned a scholarship to study a the Art...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This photograph shows renowned Cherokee woodworker Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) working on a carving of a dancing bear. Born and raised on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina, Crowe started drawing and carving at the age of four and later...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Ammons family; Music students -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Western Carolina University. Fine & Performing Arts Center; Arts administrators -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County...
The show begins with Amy talking about her sister Doreyl and her interest in arts and crafts and how it was nurtured by her grandfather. The story is accompanied by “Shout to the Lord” performed by David Bauer. Doreyl’s guest on Creative...
Hand weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Coverlets -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
The pattern in this color image is a variation of Wheel of Fortune, also known as Cup and Saucer. The worn nineteenth century coverlet bedcover was likely made by Martha Emmaline Queen (1860–1917) of Jackson County, North Carolina. The warp is...
The pattern name of this color image is a variation of the Tennessee Blazing Star. Several distinctive qualities of this commercially woven coverlet indicate that an unidentified source or weaver produced it in the early twentieth century. Warp...
This item was contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This combined square and mitre has ruler numbers on one edge only. Used in carpentry, the raised lip on the shortest side is used to brace against boards to then...
This bevel square was contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This Stanley sliding bevel square was used for squaring edges. It adjusts by means of a turning screw at the base end of the handle. When the screw is...
These chisels were contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. A chisel is a cutting-edge tool for carving or cutting a hard material such as wood, stone, or metal. The three cold chisels at the back of the photograph...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This 1978 photograph by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive...
This 1980 photograph by an unknown photographer shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her...
This clay sculpture of a mother and child was formed from natural clay that has been slip-cast. The piece was made by Amanda Crowe (1928-2004), a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, who is best known for figurative sculptures carved in wood. ...
This large Madonna and Child sculpture was made in 1951 by Amanda Crowe (1928-2004). A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe is known for figurative wood sculptures that are highly stylized and smoothly carved. Born and raised in the...
This large pair of giraffes was carved by Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) and finished after Crowe's death by one of her former students, Carl Ray McCoy. Crowe was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, and is known for figurative wood sculptures that...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Cherokee art -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This undated photograph is of a pair of giraffes carved by Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her animal...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern
This undated photograph is of a walking bear carved by Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her animal...
This undated photograph is of a standing bear carved by Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her animal...
This undated photograph is of a standing bear carved by Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her animal...
This undated photograph is of a standing horse carved by Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her animal...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Cherokee art -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This undated photograph is of a loon carved by Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her animal figures are...
