James Johnson was born and raised in Juneau, AK. He belongs to the Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan (Eagle Killerwhale). He taught himself the fundamentals of Tlingit formline design, and traditional carving. James's great great grandfather was Chief Gusht’eiheen of Angoon, AK. His great grandfather was Chief Jimmy Johnson, and his grandfather was Chief Peter Johnson. Whom he is named after - James Peter Johnson. James’s strong ancestral history led him to purse the Tlingit art form. His late father, Franklin Johnson, first encouraged him to begin carving. James has now dedicated his life to perpetuating the Tlingit art form, honoring his ancestors thru his work.
Design by Kwakwaka’wakw Artist Francis Dick. Hummingbirds are majestic and magical little creatures. They are spiritual guides that carry a blessin...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. The Tlingit Lákt (Bentwood Box) was our storage container. It was traded up and ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. The two top Tlingit moieties are Eagle and Raven. Our culture is matrilineal, y...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. The two top Tlingit moieties are Eagle and Raven. Our culture is matrilineal, y...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. The two top Tlingit moieties are Eagle and Raven. Our culture is matrilineal, y...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. The two top Tlingit moieties are Eagle and Raven. Our culture is matrilineal, y...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. The two top Tlingit moieties are Eagle and Raven. Our culture is matrilineal, y...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. The two top Tlingit moieties are Eagle and Raven. Our culture is matrilineal, y...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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Designed by Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist James Johnson. "The Tlingit believe our soul - our “káa yahaayí“ is immortal. It is your true ...
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