Amos Wallace

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
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This small Eagle totem was carved from yellow cedar by Hoonah Tlingit artist Amos Wallace. Amos was a member of the T’akdeintaan clan, his Tlingit name was Jeet Yaaw Dustaa.
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National Museum of the American Indian
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This is a Brown Bear rattle made from Yellow Cedar by Hoonah Tlingit artist Amos Wallace. Amos was a member of the T’akdeintaan clan, his Tlingit name was Jeet Yaaw Dustaa.
Moon Mask
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Moon Mask
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Summary
This mask depicting the moon was carved from Red Alder by Huna Tlingit Amos Wallace.
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This small Raven sculpture was casted from artist Amos Wallace’s Argillite original. Amos was a member of the T’akdeintaan clan from Hoonah, his Tlingit name was Jeet Yaaw Dustaa.
Bear, Octopus and Land Otter Mask
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National Museum of the American Indian
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Bear, Octopus and Land Otter Mask
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This mask is carved from yellow cedar and represents a bear with octopus tentacles connected to land otter faces.
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National Museum of the American Indian
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Summary
Dish in the form of a seal made of carved yellow cedar wood with inlaid abalone shell.