Carving

Brown bear mask used by a Hoonah Íxt’ in the 1800’s.

This mask was used during healing ceremonies and represents a spirit the íxť controlled.

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.

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.

A carved wooden pipe with a design of a frog and wolf with symbolic representations of Lituya Bay.

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.

A carved panel in yellow cedar and painted and painted by Hoonah artist Lincoln Wallace Lincoln was a member of the T’akdeintaan clan and his Tlingit name was Keel ti eesh.

A small beaver made from Soapstone by Hoonah artist Amos Wallace. Amos was a member of the T’akdeintaan clan, his Tlingit name was Jeet Yaaw Dustaa.

This small piece was cast from the original Argillite carving by Hoonah artist Amos Wallace. Amos was a member of the T’akdeintaan clan, his Tlingit name was Jeet Yaaw Dustaa.

A small Brown Bear sculpture made from Serpentine stone by Hoonah artist Amos Wallace. Amos was a member of the T’akdeintaan clan, his Tlingit name was Jeet Yaaw Dustaa.