The weather has been overcast and showery, which has made scenic photography difficult. So we went to the Alaska State Museum, which is here in the state capitol, and looked at their exhibits of native art. They have some extraordinary items. Here's a statue - it is not from the ancient tradition but its pretty nice.



The exhibits include quite a bit of Eskimo culture, but we are in Tlingit country so I focused on that part of the galleries. The Tlingits are grouped in clans and the clans have clan houses with impressive door post carvings, and incredible main wall decorations in the big room. This is one, done for the museum I believe, setting out important aspects of the clan's history and spiritual connections.