Tlingit Master Artist/Carver Israel Shotridge was born and raised in Ketchikan, Alaska. He is a member of the Bear (Teikweidee)Clan of the Tongass (Taantakwan) Tribe. His Tlingit name isKinstaádaál- The Bear that is Standing Up. Shotridge creates commissioned works of art in his ho...
“Visiting Totem Bite Park in Ketchikan, Alaska was an incredibly awe-inspiring experience. Seeing the magnificent totem poles, many of which were created by my own grandfather, Master Carver Charlie Brown, was truly humbling. It was a profound privilege to witness his artistry firsthand and to ...
The narratives represent a portion of the clan's oral history. Introductory sections provide some historical background concerning the clan, the story teller, and the traditions with which the stories are associated. The texts include关键词: Alaska Natives American Indian Culture American Indian ...
Tlingit, northernmost of the Northwest Coast Indians of North America, living on the islands and coastal lands of southern Alaska from Yakutat Bay to Cape Fox. They spoke the Tlingit language, which is related to Athabaskan. According to their traditions