Woodcarving: owl
Dublin Core
Title
Woodcarving: owl
Description
This undated photograph by an unknown photographer shows a carved owl made by Cherokee woodcarver Virgil Ledford, who was born in 1940 in the Birdtown Community on the Qualla Boundary. Ledford began carving as a child while still in elementary school; his grandfather was also a carver. Later, he studied with famed sculptor Amanda Crowe. Throughout his life, Ledford carved detailed images of wildlife animals that are native to the region’s eastern forests. In 1974, he was honored with a solo exhibition at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual where he exhibited a variety of work in buckeye, cherry, and other woods. The exhibition was accompanied by a brochure, produced by Qualla Arts, the Indian Arts and Craft Board, and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Creator
Ledford, Virgil, 1940-2018
Unknown
Date
unknown
Date Created
2010-05-28
Extent
10" x 8"(dimension)
Is Part Of
Craft Revival
Collection
Citation
Ledford, Virgil, 1940-2018 and Unknown, “Woodcarving: owl,” OAI, accessed May 10, 2025, https://sadc.qi-cms.com/omeka/items/show/16463.