AK Native Heritage Center, Atka DancersThe Atka dancers, an Aleut dance group honours "Raven the Creator" statue. Sculpted by Aleut artist John J. Hoover, "Raven the Creator" has elements from many different legends about the Raven.
Date: 07/12/2005
The Atka dancers, an Aleut dance group honours "Raven the Creator" statue. Sculpted by Aleut artist John J. Hoover, "Raven the Creator" has elements from many different legends about the Raven.
AK Native Heritage Center Gift ShopA guest views a whalebone carving, one of the many pieces of Alaska Native Artwork, Alaskana books, gifts and more on hand at Heritage Gifts. The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a non-profit organization, operates Heritage Gifts at the Center and at secon
Date: 07/12/2005
A guest views a whalebone carving, one of the many pieces of Alaska Native Artwork, Alaskana books, gifts and more on hand at Heritage Gifts. The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a non-profit organization, operates Heritage Gifts at the Center and at second downtown gift shop in the Village at Ship Creek Center.
AK Native Heritage Center, Native CarvingTlingit artist Rick Beasley demonstrates Southeast carving for guests. Many artists demonstrate and sell their work and teach classes at the Alaska Native Heritage Center throughout the year.
Date: 07/12/2005
Tlingit artist Rick Beasley demonstrates Southeast carving for guests. Many artists demonstrate and sell their work and teach classes at the Alaska Native Heritage Center throughout the year.
AK Native Heritage Center, Bow Drill DemonstrationThe Late Paul Tiulana demonstrates the bow drill, a traditional tool used for carving.
Date: 07/12/2005
The Late Paul Tiulana demonstrates the bow drill, a traditional tool used for carving.
AK Native Heritage Center, Guests Visit Village SiteA cultural host at the Athabascan winter house shares a caribou hide with guests. Visitors to the center can participate in a quarter-mile tour of the five recreated village sites that illustrate the traditional structures in a typical village before or
Date: 07/12/2005
A cultural host at the Athabascan winter house shares a caribou hide with guests. Visitors to the center can participate in a quarter-mile tour of the five recreated village sites that illustrate the traditional structures in a typical village before or shortly after contact with non-Native cultures.
AK Native Heritage Center, Traditional Sewing DemonstrationCarrie Anvil-Kiana demonstrates traditional methods of sewing in the Yup'ik men's house, which is located in one of the traditional village sites that surround Lake Tiulana.
Date: 07/12/2005
Carrie Anvil-Kiana demonstrates traditional methods of sewing in the Yup'ik men's house, which is located in one of the traditional village sites that surround Lake Tiulana.
