6.5K views · 314 reactions | Our focus for the 12 cultures during the month of October is on the Tlingit culture. This cedar hat was made by Linda Starbard from Craig. Cedar bark is very important to the people of Southeast Alaska. Some weaving examples like cedar hats, baskets, and even sails for the canoes could be woven. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #culturalheritage #culturalexchange | Alaska Native Heritage Center | Facebook

Focusing on the Tlingit people for the month of October, Tommy Joseph Tlingit from Sitka made this battle armor helmet. Tommy is a master carver who has done extensive work and study on Tlingit battle armor traveling to many countries, where many Tlingit pieces ended up in various museums. Tommy has also done many other different types of pieces including totem poles. #CulturalHeritage #culturalexchange | Alaska Native Heritage Center