Tlingit Potlatch
I was invited to Whitehorse Yukon to attend a historical Tlingit Potlatch – the raising of the Tagish Dakl’aweidi clan house, destroyed by the Anglican church more than 100 years ago. For the occasion, 9 clan leaders from Alaska joined the ceremony, something not seen in several hundreds of years. More than 4 generations of Tlingit were present for the event. This Potlatch represents the pinnacle of their culture’s return.
Since their regalia featured strong colors, I decided to create a more “old fashion” look, with desaturated colors.
Tlingit Potlatch – Generations
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Power Dancing
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Tlingit Potlatch – Dakhkà Khwaàn Dancer Portrait
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Tlingit Potlatch – Regalia
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Tlingit Potlatch – Dakhkà Khwaàn Dancer
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Tlingit Potlatch – Members of the Dakhkà Khwaàn Dancers
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Tlingit carver Keith Wolfe
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Tlingit carver Keith Wolfe’s tools
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Tlingit Potlatch – Chiefs at the Dakl’ aweidi HÍt (clan house) raising ceremony
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Tlingit Potlatch – Split Raven chief from Alaska dancing
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Tlingit Potlatch – Mourner
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A mourner during the “Remembering the Ancestors” ceremony.
Tlingit Potlatch – Mourner 2
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