Art and Artists

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Killer Whale Bowl
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
A seal oil bowl carved to represent killer whales by Hoonah artist Lincoln Wallace in 1964. Lincoln belonged to the T’akdeintaan clan, and his Tlingit name was Keel ti eesh.
Bear, Wolf, and Beaver Plaques
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Bear, Wolf, and Beaver Plaques
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Relief carved yellow cedar plaques representing three different clans, carved by Hoonah artist Lincoln Wallace around 1969. Lincoln belonged to the T’akdeintaan clan, and his Tlingit name was Keel ti eesh.
Lituya Bay Pipe
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Lituya Bay Pipe
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
A carved wooden pipe with a design of a frog and wolf with symbolic representations of Lituya Bay.
Chilkat Face Spruce Root Basket
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Chilkat Face Spruce Root Basket
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
This basket was made by Emma Mayeda a master weaver from Hoonah. It is made of split spruce root with false embroidery using maidenhair fern and dyed grass.
Sea Monster Carving
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Sea Monster Carving
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
This panel was relief carved by David Williams Sr. from red cedar in 1972. David was a member of the Chookaneidí clan, from Hoonah and his Tlingit name was Kaash de yaaw dakaa.
Raven and Sculpin Panel
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists