Title: 30 Facts About Tlingit Art, Culture & the History of Alaska's Native Tribes
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Tlingit Art at Petroglyph Beach in Wrangell
Tlingit Mural at Sealaska Heritage Museum in Juneau

Content: This originally served as a means of passing down tribal traditions and histories orally, usually imparting lessons on life and/or cultural heritage. As an animist culture, many stories incorporate Alaskan animals. 15) Tlingit art and spirituality are inextricably tied: Even everyday object such as utensils and storage boxes were decorated and believed to possess spiritual power. Shamanism was historically common, and there was/is great respect for the animals they hunt. READ MORE: 40 Species of Alaskan Animals to See on an Alaska Vacation
Tlingit Totem Pole in Glacier Bay National Park
TLINGIT ART
16) Totem poles are arguably the most iconic type of native artwork in the Pacific Northwest. Using knives traditionally made of shell, stone, or bone, the totems are usually carved from yellow or red cedar. Each animal on the pole represents family crests or tells a specific story from clan history. 17) Quite a lot of Tlingit art is functional in nature.