Art and Artists

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Sea Bear Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Ivory amulet owned by a Hoonah íxt depicting a mythical Sea Bear.
Land Otter Amulet
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Shaman's charm of section of whale's tooth, carved to represent a mythical land otter.
Land Otter Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
A Hoonah Íxt’s amulet made from a whale’s tooth depicting a Land Otter.
Wolf Amulet
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Shaman's charm of ivory, inlaid with haliotis shell, carved to represent a wolf.
Wolf Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Amulet used by an Íxt’ made of ivory and Abalone shell depicting a wolf.
Bear Amulet
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Shaman's charm of ivory, inlaid with haliotis shell, carved to represent a bear with a land otter coming out of his mouth, and a frog's head below.
Bear Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Ivory amulet owned by a Hoonah Íxt’ depicting a Brown Bear and Land Otter.
Old Ivory Amulet
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Ivory Shaman's Charm representing fish
Old Ivory Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
An amulet made by a Hoonah ĺxt’ from ivory.
Red Salmon
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists