Carving an Alaskan Niche- from NTA Kenai-Seward 1_2011

Carving an Alaskan Niche- from NTA Kenai-Seward 1_2011 Scott Hanson took his life passion and turned it into his niche in Alaska. His rustic woodcarvings are famous statewide, and his β€œTown of Living Trees” on the Sterling Highway is a must-stop for travelers.

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Athabascan Moosehide Tanning & Sewing (20 of 23): Making Silverberries into Beads

Athabascan Moosehide Tanning & Sewing (20 of 23): Making Silverberries into Beads 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…

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Monkey Fist Earrings, Zipper Pull, Alaskan-Made

Monkey Fist Earrings, Zipper Pull, Alaskan-Made https://boutique.theliteratecat.com/fist If you have spent any time on an Alaskan fishing boat, you would know that a monkey’s fist knot can be useful in many ways. In this video, see a zipper pull and earrings made from monkey’s fist knots, all tied by Leo, a Kodiak fisherman. You can…

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Native Crafts Carving Shop Anchorage , Alaska

Native Crafts Carving Shop Anchorage , Alaska Highly skilled Native carvers at work in there shop in Anchorage , Alaska , I have seen there work over the years and its first class , bears that look like real bears , Puffins and there rockery that look like the real thing , traditional / regional…

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CLAIRE FEJES, ALASKAN ARTIST- a documentary film

CLAIRE FEJES, ALASKAN ARTIST- a documentary film Alaskan Artist, Claire Fejes, 1920 ~ 1998 -28 minutes This film created for public television. It traces an artist’s life from Depression-era Brooklyn to Fairbanks, Alaska and her extended visits to Alaska’s remote native villages. Fejes’ collected works capture a way of life few people on earth experience…

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Roadtrippin' 2023: Alaska Horn and Antler

Roadtrippin' 2023: Alaska Horn and Antler Tom Cooper shows us around his shop and how he creates his carvings at Alaska Horn and Antler For more Local News from KTUU: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZWh6xwfsZe7NrjHo4OvGg

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