Artists along the Northwest Coast are known for their woodcarving and weaving.
1600 C.E.–present
Artists along the Northwest Coast are known for their woodcarving and weaving.
1600 C.E.–present
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Learn the story behind this totem pole that no longer stands
Dorica Jackson spent 16 years weaving this robe with an abstract whale design and fringe that would animate the movements of a dancer
The American Museum of Natural History is updating, restoring, and conserving the historic Northwest Coast Hall, including more than 800 Northwest Coast collections pieces, in consultation with several Pacific Northwest Coast communities.
The body of this box is made of one piece of wood carefully bent into its four sides
Learn about two types of totem poles from the Tlingit people of the Pacific Northwest Coast that memorialize individuals who have passed
In the Arctic, where temperatures are below freezing for most of the year, warm clothing is of great importance.
A totem pole records Tlingit claims to land in southeastern Alaska by acknowledging the first sighting of a white man, who happens to be based on the likeness of Abraham Lincoln.
A 19th-century totem pole from Old Kasaan village of the Haida helps us to understand the meaning and function of clan crests.
This prestigious garment follows a traditional design passed down through generations of Indigenous Alaskans.
What does a Kwakwaka'wakw belt have to do with photographic manipulation?
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.