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Saxman Village is a tourist-oriented "village" displaying native Alaskan art and culture...especially totem poles.
There is a fairly large collection of totem poles, a central lodge for dance and ceremonies, and a an active carving house.
Even though present day natives running the totem carving business use some "modern" tools, it is still very interesting to see how the work is done.
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON SAXMAN TOTEM PARK
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON KETCHIKAN
TRAVEL: June 2012
This location has earned an overall four star (very good) rating from
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View of the main totem "plaza", Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Historical sign, Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Main lodge, Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Carving Center, Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Design sketches, carver's house, Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Native carver, Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Native carver, Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2012.
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