SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Naats Tla'a

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

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PLZ 84
SFIM24
WIM25
160

2025 Best of Show Awards

First Place
Youth
Best of Division in Ages 14-17
Ixc: Category 3614 - Basketry in Youth
Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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2024 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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Portfolio Example & Materials 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.