These are Tlingit Spruce root baskets from the early 20th. century. Few people make these baskets now as they are so labor intensive. TW Read more »
Antique Alaskan Baskets
Russina Blues & Shrimp
I have a Tlingit friend in the Yukon that wanted some “Russian Blue” Faceted beads so I thought I would pose with them before I sold them. Russian Blue beads were a medium of exchange in the fur trade and the traders got as much as 20 pelts per bead […] Read more »
Northwest Coast Style Canoe Model
These are images of a Wayne Price Canoe Model that I recently received. It is for sale for $1,200. Carved from Red cedar. Boat models were often made to help figure the proportions when making a full scale boat. Wayne is one of the few contemporary artists that has made […] Read more »
Indian Artifact Hunting in Middle TN June 24 /25, 2011
Hot but productive – Fox Valley, Hamilton, Lecroy, Pickwick points Read more »
Teslin Cultural Celebration
We are excited to be invited to attend the Teslin Tlingit/Haida Celebration. I believe it is July 18 through 21. We attended two years ago with a van full of artists including Chris and Melvin Nowicki all the way from Poland. It was a beautiful day in an unbelievably wonderful location. […] Read more »
The Passing Of Dr. Soboleff
It is a monumental thing when an elder of such great value to the native community as Walter Soboleff passes from this plain. Dr. Soboleff has turned the corner on this world at the age of 102 yrs. His service is in Juneau on saturday. I was lucky to hear […] Read more »