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This undated photograph by an unknown photographer shows Cherokee woodcarver Adam Welch (1925-1985). Welch was born in the Big Cove Community on the Qualla Boundary. It was not until he retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs that he discovered his…

Agnes Lossie Welch (1925-1997) was known for making white oak baskets. Unlike most Cherokee basket weavers, she did not learn this craft through her family. Instead, Welch learned to make baskets in school, from Lottie Queen Stamper (1907-1987).…

This undated photograph of Cherokee basket weaver Agnes Welch shows her preparing white oak splits to use in weaving a basket. Agnes Lossie Welch (1925-1997) was known for making white oak baskets. Unlike most Cherokee basket weavers, she did not…

This photograph, taken circa 1972 by an unknown photographer, is of Cherokee basket weaver Agnes Welch with an unfinished white oak basket in her lap. Agnes Lossie Welch (1925-1997) was known for making white oak baskets. Unlike most Cherokee…

This undated photograph of Cherokee basket weaver Agnes Welch shows her preparing white oak splits to use in weaving a basket. Agnes Lossie Welch (1925-1997) was known for making white oak baskets. Unlike most Cherokee basket weavers, she did not…

Agnes Lossie Welch (1925-1997) was known for making white oak baskets. Unlike most Cherokee basket weavers, she did not learn this craft through her family. Instead, Welch learned to make baskets in school, from Lottie Queen Stamper (1907-1987).…

This undated photograph of Cherokee woodcarver Allen Long (1917-1983) shows him carving a traditional dance mask. Long was born in the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, North Carolina and started carving masks when he was twelve years old. Long…

This photograph was taken by the United States Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board. A caption that accompanied the photograph reads, ""Allen Long, Eastern Cherokee mask-maker, from the Big Cove Community on the Qualla Indian…

This photograph of Cherokee woodcarver Allen Long (1917-1983), shows him working on a mask or bowl. Long was born in the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, North Carolina and started carving masks when he was twelve years old. He learned the art from…

This undated Indian Arts and Crafts Board photograph is of Cherokee mask maker, Allen Long (1917-1983). Long was born and raised in the Big Cove community of Cherokee, North Carolina. When he was 12 years old, Long learned how to make masks from his…