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James Johnson - Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist

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.

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  • James Johnson Skull Metallic Magnet - Oscardo

    James Johnson Skull Metallic Magnet

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    $7.00 CAD

    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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    $7.00 CAD

James Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Johnson - Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan Artist

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.

Artist Website


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