At the request of Governor George A. Parks, the Alaska Chapter of the American Legion conducted a contest among the Territory's school children to choose Alaska's Flag Design. Text on flag: Alaska seal.
Joseph, Tommy (artist). Video, 55 seconds MPG format. Tommy Joseph is a Tlingit carver whose hometown is Ketchikan. The first piece he carved was a halibut hook when he was 8. His works now include small items such as bentwood boxes, rattles,...
Grant, James L., Sr. (artist). Sculpture: Mahogany, black bear fur, artist's hair; frame: black walnut. Size: 29 x 19 x 11 cm. Signed and dated lower left front. James Grant's sculpture titled "Shaman" was carved in 1984 after the artist...
Ryan, Abel (artist). Video, 1:05 minutes MPG format. Born in Ketchikan, Abel Ryan now lives in Metlakatla. This Tsimshian carver learned basic flat design techniques from a master carver while in high school, and has now been carving for 14...