Material Traditions: Athabascan Moosehide Tanning & Sewing (1 of 23)

By admin | April 10, 2025 |

Material Traditions: Athabascan Moosehide Tanning & Sewing (1 of 23) Older generations of Alaska Athabascan (Dene) peoples tanned moose hides using time-tested methods to make strong, supple leather for sewing beaded or quill-embroidered tunics, jackets, mittens, bags and moccasins, as well as everyday essentials such as dogsled harnesses. Because traditional tanning is time-consuming and requires…

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Totem Pole Carving in Hydaburg, Southeast Alaska

By admin | April 10, 2025 |

Totem Pole Carving in Hydaburg, Southeast Alaska Visit the carving shed in Hydaburg to get a more intimate look at the process of creating a totem pole. Visit Sealaska Heritage website to learn more about the Haida culture and Art Sealaska Heritage Institute | Juneau, Alaska To learn about visiting Southeast Alaska checkout the website…

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