SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE’S 10th BIENNIAL

NORTHWEST COAST JURIED
ART SHOW & COMPETITION

Category Winner | Kéet S’áaxu | James Johnson

James Johnson

  • Tlingit, Ch'áak', Daḵl'aweidí
  • Juneau, Alaska
  • Category: Carving & Sculpture: Wood
  • Red cedar, abalone, horse hair, deer hide

“(This) piece honors my great-great-grandfather.”

Juror comment: A bold piece, beautifully conceived, sculpted and painted crest hat or helmet. Lines are very fine and steady.