Ax̱ Léelkʼw, Yéil – My Grandfather, Raven

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Natsilané Yadí, Kéet Sʼé – Child of Natsilané, the First Killerwhale

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Ch’áak’ X’oosht (Charcoal Eagle) - This mask honors my grandmother, an Eagle clan Tlingit. She was a powerful orator and storyteller, who had a commanding and authoritative voice within her 4’9” frame. She would have had much to say today! #tlingit #tlingitart #tlingitlanguage #tlingitcarving

Shaanáx̱ Dís - (lit. ‘through’ the head month’)

The Tlingit ‘calendar’ consisted of 13 moons. December is when ‘hair shows on the seal embryo’s head’.

The 6 seal fur elements represent this moon. The 13 abalone shells represent the lunar year.

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A generous land owner gifted me with a truckload of carving wood. I carved this little black bear cub as an appreciation gift. #tlingit #tlingitcarving #tlingitart

30" long Raven mask coming together. The Yéil is a central figure (and character) in Tlingit culture.
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This is the start of a piece that will be a commentary on emotional distress.
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