Clan House - with Wandering Raven House Entrance Pole.

Clan House supports - there are 4. They represent the strength of Duk-toothl, ripping a seal apart.

Inside a clan house - single room for 45-60 with a small door for protection.

Eagle grave marker - a compartment at the back holds the cremated remains.

Man Wearing Bear Hat - Tlingit grave marker for a man of the bear clan.

Thunderer's Pole - tells the story of thunder and lightning

Raven at the Head of Nass - a raven pole for the high regard held for the chief.

Totem Bight, Ketchikan, AK

September 1, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

Totem Bight is a state historical site in Ketchikan. This site held sacred by the natives has been salvaged and reconstructed. The site has several totem poles and a clan house. Our guide tells the story of each of the poles from the Tlingit and Haida tribes who lived in the area. Each totem pole reflects the native myths and legends. The symbols are the raven, the eagle, the beaver, the bear and wolf, and the killer whale.

The totem poles were hand carved with native implements like the adze. Paint was made from charcoal, copper deposits, iron deposits and mixed with saliva and fish roe.

It's a beautiful, quiet setting right on the banks of the Inland Passage just a few minutes from downtown.Read more