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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 essence of your being that will show itself in life after death in various forms.

Royalty is paid to the artist for each item sold.

James Johnson Skull Metallic Key Chain

SKU: OS-1695
C$6.95Price
  • 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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