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Spruce Root Basket Woven by Ernestine Hanlon
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Ernestine Ka Sy Yah Ga Hanlon-Abel is a master spruce root and Chilkat weaver.
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.
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.
Old Woman's Spirit Mask
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
PH007_009_ClarrisaRizal_003.jpg
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Clarissa Rizal (Lampe Hudson), June 4, 1956 – December 7, 2016, was a Tlingit artist best known as a Chilkat and Ravenstail weaver who also worked in painting, printmaking, carving, and sculpting.
Salmon Amulet
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Stone amulet from Hoonah depicting a salmon’s tail.
Salmon Amulet
Community
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Green stone; Shaman's Charm representing 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
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Shaman's charm of horn representing a wolf and witch figure.
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
National Museum of the American Indian
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
Shaman's charm of whale bone representing a killer whale.