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SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Naats Tla'a

Name
Naats Tla'a
Tribe
Tlingit and Haida
Juried Classification(s)
Youth
Website

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PLZ 84
SFIM24
WIM25
160

2024 Award History

N/A
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Naats Tla'a

Youth artist is now working in traditional skin preparation of Alaska harvested animals such as sealskin, bear hide and salmon. Artist is learning the techniques of tanning skins of animals with the fur on and off as well as preparing bones, feathers, teeth and claws to be used in ceremonial pieces, traditional regalia, as well as artwork for sale. Single and 2 needle beadwork styles for traditional designs and edging are being used.