Northwest Coast art, as it became known ... leaves the human body and goes to heaven or hell, Native Americans, including the Tlingit, believe in a dual spirit, one of which remains with the ...

Excerpted from The Native People of Alaska ... of the Northwest Coast cultures; the Tlingit and Haida Indians. They are well-known for their distinctive art represented in totem poles and other ...

Groupings of objects frequently combine examples of historic Native art, New York paintings ... evoking its origins and intended use in a Tlingit community in Southeast Alaska.

The downtown Totem Park celebrates the Tlingit’s history and influence ... State Historic Park provides a look at ancient Alaska Native art and communication. The rocky beach has dozens of ...