This razor strap was contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This two-sided razor strap consists of a wooden slab with a handle and with leather affixed to the two flat sides. It is possibly handmade. It was used...
This razor strap was contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This strap, or strop, was used for fine sharpening of blades. Note the shaped handles at the end of the straps. Stalcup was a skilled carpenter,...
(a) Small powder horn hooked to black leather pouch; (b) separate strap; Small powder horn with wooden bottom and hook for leather strap; bottom fastened to horn with 5 metal studs; leather on pouch flap is torn and very stiff; part of strap is...
(023) pistol cleaning brush; twisted wire brush with wire loop for hanging, black bristles; bore: approx. .38 caliber; (027) Leather shoulder holster and strap for .38 special; with additional elastic strap; tooled, and stamped ".38...
This ironwork was made by Oscar Cantrell (1901-1993), a blacksmith who taught at the John C. Campbell Folk School. This strap hinge is textured and split to form a modified scroll. Born in the Green Cove section of Brasstown, Cantrell came to the...
Spring loaded water proof cotton creel; flap open with side pouch, rubberized interior, and leather and canvas strap; strap attached to bag by buckle and a metal clip and ring; Flap inscribed: "HAWES' IMPROVED FISH BAG"; stained.
(098) Wooden tent stakes (set of 11) with canvas cover; stakes are wrapped with a cloth strap with a metal buckle; buckle has " Pat. 10.7.13"; stakes with strap are in a canvas cover; "'33' Shelter Tent Mildew and water Repellent -...
Leather shoulder holster and strap for .38 special; with additional elastic strap; tooled, and stamped ".38 SPECIAL"; with 2 brass snaps; snaps have "US FASTENER CO. BOSTON" and two stars; piece of canvas adhered to back of...
This undated mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is sometimes seen spelled Davey), is fashioned from a hornet’s nest with an added leather strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This Bear mask, made by Cherokee artisan Will Long, is carved from buckeye, stained, and finished with a sinew strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Today, masks are still...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This Warrior mask, made in 2005 by Cherokee artisan Will Long, is carved from buckeye, painted, and finished with hair and a sinew 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 Buffalo mask, made in 2004 by Cherokee artisan Will Long, is carved from buckeye, painted, and finished with a sinew strap. 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;
This undated Warrior mask, made by Cherokee artisan Will Long, is carved from buckeye, painted, and finished with fur and a sinew 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 Buffalo mask, made in 2005 by Cherokee artisan Will Long, is carved from buckeye, painted, and finished with a sinew strap. 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;
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....
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 left unpainted and finished with a leather strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of...
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 sometimes seen spelled Davey), is carved and left unpainted and finished with a leather strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of...
