Alaskan Indian art is created using techniques that are as mysterious and ancient as the history of the Alaskan people. They reflect an attention to detail that is, quite appropriately, reminiscent of a bygone age. Alaska Trading Co. offers some of the finest examples of Alaskan Indian art, many of which are made by native Alaskans whose people have been crafting pieces such as these for centuries.
One notable piece is a sculpture called "The Blind Man and the Loon." This piece is based on an Indian legend that explains how the loon got its markings. We offer exquisite pieces carved from caribou antler, as well. Also available is a wide selection of soapstone carvings, depicting familiar Alaskan creatures like the sea otter, the owl and the whale.
Alaskan Indian Art at Prices You Can Afford
Alaska Trading Co. boasts a selection of native art paddles made by members of the Alaskan Indian community. We also carry smoked grass baskets. As their name suggests, these baskets are made of grass that has been smoked to add interest and texture. Beads made of glass and bone are used to adorn the baskets, with a caribou antler bone piece placed at the center.
If you're thinking that this art must be priced way above your range, you may be pleasantly surprised by our prices. Alaska Trading Co. offers Indian art that can fit within nearly any budget, and some pieces are quite inexpensive. Alaskan Indian art mirrors Alaska itself, replete with the faded etchings of a long, rich and unbroken history.
