Tlingit Collection

TLINGIT NATIVE AMERICAN, c1906. Kaw-Claa, a Tlingit Native American woman, in full potlatch dancing costume. Photograph, c1906

Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States of America, North America

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Bight State Historical Park

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Bight State Historical Park

ALASKA: WOMAN AND BASKETS. A Tlingit Native American woman in Yakutat, Alaska, holding a Haida crest hat and a bag on her lap while seated among baskets made by local villagers. Photographed c1900

Koloshi, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Koloshi, 1862. Sheet 62 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Tlingit Face Mask, Pacific Northwest Coast Indian. The Tlingit are Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America

A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Woman wearing a fringed Chilkat blanket, a hamatsa neckring and mask representing deceased relative who had been a shaman

Dance Blanket with Diving Whale and Raven Motifs, Northwest Coast, Late 19th century

Costumes of a man and woman of the Tlingit nation, Alaska
Costumes of a man and woman of the Tlingit nation, Port des Francais (Lituya Bay), Northwest coast of America (Alaska). The man wears a fur robe and hat and holds a mirror

Costumes of a chief and a youth of the Tlingit nation, Port des Francais (Lituya Bay), Northwest coast of America (Alaska)

Takou Indian doctor, Alaska, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
3617882 Takou Indian doctor, Alaska, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Tinglit clan house, Wrangell, Alaska, USA

USA / SEATTLE / TOTEM POLE
Seattle, Washington: Totem Pole in Pioneer Square Date: 1913

Fort Wrangell, Alaska, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fort Wrangell, Alaska, USA, c1900. Tlingit wooden carving on the shore of Wrangell Island. Fort Wrangell was established in 1868 aafter the US purchase of Alaska from Russia

An aged Tlingit Indian of Alaska, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co. London, 1912]

A Tlingit woman of Alaska, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Fishing among the Thlinkits in Alaska, 1882. Artist: J Whitney
Fishing among the Thlinkits in Alaska, 1882. Illustration from The Century Magazine, (July 1882)

Tlingit Native American blanket
A Tlingit tribe Native American blanket belonging to a chief, showing a totemic bear design. Currently at the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Chiefs Blanket with Bear Design, Totemism, Tungit Tribe, Pacific Northwest Coast Indians
Chiefs Blanket with Bear Design, Totemism, Tlingit Tribe, Pacific Northwest Coast Indians. Totemism is a system of belief in which humans are said to have kinship or a mystical relationship with a

A Tlingit totem pole in Ketchikan, Alaska

Ladle late 1800s Northwest Coast Tlingit 19th century
Ladle, late 1800s. Northwest Coast, Tlingit, 19th century. Horn, bone, copper, abalone shell inlay; overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)

Cooking Basket late 1800s Northwest Coast Tlingit
Cooking Basket, late 1800s. Northwest Coast, Tlingit, late 19th Century. Spruce root; twined, false embroidery; overall: 30.8 x 30.5 cm (12 1/8 x 12 in.)

Face Mask mid-1800s Northwest Coast Tlingit 19th century
Face Mask, mid-1800s. Northwest Coast, Tlingit, 19th century. Alderwood; overall: 21.4 x 17.2 x 8.9 cm (8 7/16 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)

Brown Bear Totemic Figure On Tlingit Totem Pole At Auke Bay Recreation Area

Closeup Of Tlingit Totem Pole Sitka National Historic Park Sitka Alaska Southeast Summer

Detail Of A Figure Carved Into A Totem Pole, Totem Bight State Historical Park, Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska, USA, Spring

Single Totem Pole At The End Of The Totem Trail In The Sitka National Historic Park, Alaska

Native Totem Pole In Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska

A Large Totem Pole Lit Up At Night In Sitka National Historic Park With The Moon And Clouds In The Background; Sitka, Alaska, United States Of America

A Large Totem Pole Lit Up At Night In Sitka National Historic Park With Star Trails Overhead, Sitka, Southeast Alaska, USA, Summer

ALASKA: TLINGIT WOMEN, c1900. Two Tlingit women, wearing robes of eider duck feather and marmot skin, seated in front of a wooden partition with baskets and carved wooden items

Picture No. 10762652
Southeast Alaska Totem - Tlingit Indian Totem at Totem Bight Totem Park, Ketchikan Date:

USA, Alaska, Wrangell, Tlingit Tribal House

ALASKA: DUGOUT CANOE, 1905. Tlingit Native American men in a large dugot canoe off the coast of Sitka, Alaska. Photographed in 1905

CHILKAT WEAVING, c1910. A Chilkat woman weaving a blanket in Alaska. Photograph by Winter & Pond, c1910

TAKU DOCTOR, c1899. Portrait of a Taku doctor in Alaska. Photograph, c1899

ALASKA: TLINGIT WOMEN, 1905. Tlingit women and girls displaying handcrafted items (including slippers, bags, baskets, and a miniature totem pole at right)

TLINGIT ARTIFACTS, c1804. Tlingit Native American artifacts collected by Aleksandr Baranov on the coast of Alaska: carved wooden mask and neck piece

TLINGIT WARRIOR, 1791. A Tlingit warrior at Port Mulgrave (Yakutat Bay), Alaska, wearing a wooden helmet carved in the form of a mask (shown in detail at right)

ALASKA: VILLAGE, 1887. A view of a village on Killisnoo Island, on the coast of Alaska, showing Tlingit dugout canoes on the shore in the foreground. Photographed by William H. Partridge, 1887

ALASKA: DUGOUT CANOE, c1900. A Tlingit dugout canoe on the shore at Sitka, Alaska. Photographed c1900

ALASKA: DUGOUT CANOE, 1905. A Tlingit dugout canoe on the shore at Sitka, Alaska. Photographed in 1905

ALASKA: DUGOUT CANOES, 1887. Tlingit Native American men paddling dugout canoes off the coast of Alaska. Photographed by William H. Partridge, 1887

ALASKA: POTLATCH DANCERS. Tlingit dancers in costume at a potlatch ceremony in Klukwan, Alaska. Photographed by Eric A. Hegg, 14 October 1898

Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA
A fabulous panoramic photograph of Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA, featuring the Northern Pacific Travel Office, the Hotel Seattle and the Pioneer Building

Indian River and Totem Poles - Sitka, Alaska, USA
Indian River and Totem Poles of the Tlingit people - Sitka, Alaska, USA Date: circa 1902

A totem pole in the Haida or Tlingit style, Alaska

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The Tlingit people, a Native American tribe hailing from the beautiful land of Alaska, have left an indelible mark on their homeland. From the towering Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole in Ketchikan to the vibrant costumes worn during potlatch dancing ceremonies, their rich cultural heritage is celebrated throughout the state. In Totem Bight State Historical Park, visitors can marvel at the intricate totem poles that stand tall as testaments to Tlingit craftsmanship and storytelling. These majestic carvings depict ancestral legends and serve as reminders of their deep connection to nature and spirituality. The Tlingit women are adorned in traditional attire like Kaw-Claa, captured beautifully in a photograph from 1906. Her full potlatch dancing costume showcases exquisite beadwork and intricate designs that reflect her tribe's artistic prowess. Yakutat welcomes us with open arms as we encounter another remarkable Tlingit woman proudly displaying her baskets - masterpieces crafted with skillful weaving techniques passed down through generations. Each basket tells its own story, preserving ancient traditions while embracing contemporary influences. Seattle's Pioneer Square boasts a magnificent totem pole that stands tall amidst modernity. It serves as a reminder of the enduring presence culture even in bustling urban landscapes. Exploring Ketchikan reveals more hidden treasures; Historic Creek Street takes us back in time to witness remnants of its red light district alongside historic town buildings. This juxtaposition highlights how history intertwines with progress while honoring those who came before us. A stunning Dance Blanket featuring diving whales and ravens transports us further into the past—a testament to Northwest Coast artistry from the late 19th century. Its motifs symbolize strength, wisdom, and harmony with nature—values deeply ingrained within Tlingit society. Costumes play an integral role in preserving tradition among both men and women of the Tlingit nation.