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Old Woman's Spirit Mask
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
This mask was used during healing ceremonies and represents a spirit the íxť controlled.
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Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
People and Places
Summary
Huna Sealer sitting outside their summer hunting camp in Glacier Bay.
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.
Salmon Amulet
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Stone amulet from Hoonah depicting a salmon’s tail.
Old Ivory Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
An amulet made by a Hoonah ĺxt’ from ivory.
Witch and Wolf Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
An íxt’ amulet made from a deer antler depicting a wolf and witch.
Killerwhale Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Stained whale bone amulet depicting a Killerwhale collected in Hoonah.
Spirit Face Amulet
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Ivory amulet from a Hoonah íxt’s grave depicting spirit faces.
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
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
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
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Ivory amulet owned by a Hoonah Íxt’ depicting a Brown Bear and Land Otter.