Title: Tlingit Tribe: Facts, Clothes, Food and History ***
Headings: Tlingit Tribe
Tlingit Tribe
Content: The Tlingit also believed that, in time, all souls returned to the living through reincarnation. The tribe are strongly associated with Totem Poles. Tlingit Art
Wood carving, usual painted, was the outstanding art of the Northwest Coast tribes. The Tlingit artists carved grotesque faces of animals, birds, mythical creatures and people on storage boxes, house fronts, house posts, boats, and grave posts. They also made wooden masks for the ceremonial dances and dramatic performances. The grotesque masks were also used during wars and conflicts. Tlingit Art: Chilkat Weaving
The Tlingit also used the Chilkat weaving technique, which had spread throughout the Northwest coast tribes. Mountain-sheep wool and mountain-goat hair was woven to create striking designs featuring symbolic devices. Chilkat weaving was applied to creating blankets and clothes including tunics, leggings, robes and shirts.