This 1979 shows Sim Jessan at the Oconaluftee Indian Village carving a piece of wood into a bow. Bow and arrow construction are demonstrated in the part of the village that specializes in explaining the significance of woodwork in Cherokee life and…
"Spanish Jack: A Novel of the Real People" is the 11th of 12 novels by Robert J. Conley (1940-2014) that make up the Real People Series. The WorldCat summary reads: "Known as Spanish Jack, Jack Spaniard, a Chickamauga, wages war against the U.S.…
In this video interview, Cherokee carver Sylvester Crowe recalls from his childhood bow and arrow shooting as a social activity for the community, rather than for hunting as it was for his ancestors. He carves his bows and arrows primarily out of…
With Cherokee as his first language, Tom Belt’s life work consists of spreading the gift of the Cherokee language. In this video interview, Belt gives background into the development of the Cherokee syllabary created by Sequoyah. The transcript…
The four-page brochure, “Traditional Craftsmanship by Butch and Louise Goings,” feature work by two well-known Cherokee artisans. Both are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Louise Taylor Goings (b. 1947) is a basket weaver who learned…