Group of ivory carvings made at Nunivak Island, Alaska, including figurines (one of walrus), letter openers decorated with seal figures, and crochet hook decorated with fish figure. From information with photo: [Photo used in article entitled]...
Edward Westen (at left) discussing his ivory carvings with writer Howard Kosbau in Mekoryuk, Nunivak Island, Alaska. From information with photo: [Photo used in article entitled] "Nunivak Island Reindeer Story - August 1954. By Howard Kosbau and...
This dish is one piece of wood (16 in. across, 19 in. long, 9 in. deep at the sides) and the rim has shells set around the edge, 13 others are missing. The ends have totemic carvings on them.¬ulture: Tlingit
This dish is one piece of wood (16 in. across, 19 in. long, 9 in. deep at the sides) and the rim has shells set around the edge, 13 others are missing. The ends have totemic carvings on them.¬ulture: Tlingit
34 second, color/silent film clip of ivory carvings made by King Island carvers. The items shown include: small animal and bird figurines, dog teams and sleds, a cribbage board, knives, and hunters in kayaks.
Title from title frame. Various traditional Native Alaskan carvings seen all over the landscape of ketchikan and southeastern Alaska. 77-second film clip, color/silent.
Title taken from caption. View of some of the arts and crafts on display at the Alaska State Fair held in Palmer, Alaska. Sign reads: "Crafts and Hobbies". Photo taken in Sept. of 1972. Original photograph size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Title taken from caption. View of a totem extending from a grave house in Shakan, Alaska. Photograph taken between 1890 and 1910. Original photograph size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Title taken from caption. View of a Native graveyard in Shakan, Alaska. Sign on building at right reads: "MOSCS." Photograph taken between 1890 and 1910. Original photograph size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Title taken from caption. View of totem pole in Wrangell, Alaska. It is identified as belonging to Chief Kahlteen (see photograph ASL-P87-0128). Photograph taken between 1890 and 1910. Original photograph size: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Title taken from caption. View of a man in uniform standing next to a totem pole. Photograph taken on Cat Island in southeast Alaska. Photograph taken between 1890 and 1910. Original photograph size: 3" x 2 1/4".
Title taken from caption. View of totem poles located on Prince of Wales Island near the village of Tuxekan, Alaska. Photograph taken between 1890 and 1910. Original photograph size: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4".
Title taken from caption. View of totem poles in the village of Tuxekan, Alaska. There is a man exiting the wooden building in the background. Photograph taken between 1890 and 1910. Original photograph size: 5 1/2" x 3 7/8".
Title taken from caption. View of a man between two totem poles, in Old Kasaan, Alaska. Photograph taken between 1890 and 1910. Original photograph size: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".