Title from image. Full-length studio portrait of a young Native woman sitting in fringed robe and beaded slippers, holding a pair of snow shoes. Same as #242-3 and PCA226-060.
Title from image. Native man kneeling by woman who is lying down with fur robe over her. Native artifacts in background include Chilkat blanket, carved totems.
Biographical note: Tlingit elder and seventh generation culture-bearer Johnny C. Jackson (1893-1995) of Kake was of the Raven moiety, Kaach.adi clan, Sit'kweidie yadi; his Tlingit name was Gooch Eesh.
During the 1920's, many of the original totem poles in Kake were burned. After many years of not having totem poles, the residents of Kake, Alaska organized to acquire and place a 132-foot pole in the town. Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. of Haines,...
During the 1920's, many of the original totem poles in Kake were burned. After many years of not having totem poles, the residents of Kake, Alaska, organized to acquire and place a 132-foot pole in the town. Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. of Haines,...