MSS 12-06.2

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MSS 12-06.2

1954-2001

https://wcu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/archival_objects/1904

Folder 17 – Exhibitions. Goingback Chiltoskey exhibition program (1972); Michael and Sandra Simon exhibition poster (1979); Regional Craftsment exhibition, Western Carolina University poster (n.d.).; Folder 20 – Photographs. Wood carvings, baskets, basketry, wood carvers (Goingback and Mary Chiltoskey.) N.d.

1.25 linear feet

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Western Carolina University, Hunter Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11658439

Western Carolina University, Hunter Library

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Chiltoskey, Goingback, 1907-2000

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6p090f8 (person)

Cherokee tribal elder Goingback Chiltosky was a master woodcarver who influenced several generations of carvers. His work includes carvings of animal and human subjects, often in native woods such as cherry, walnut, holly apple, and buckeye, but he also carved request orders from exotic woods. In addition to freestanding pieces, he carved large bas-reliefs. He said he always thought of his own “trademark as being a smooth finished piece of wood with a minimum of fine detail.” Born in the Piney ...