This was the view from the ship. A very small town that looks like we imagined a 'typical Alaska town' would look. A deep port, old fashioned buildings, and the mountains as a backdrop. The background on this page symbolizes an eagle totem-pole. Below is an actual totem we saw. These are not something to be worshiped. They signify the family and personal history or traits of the household residents. The photos below are thumbnails. |
Above is totem
carving in the Saxman Indian village. The cost of a large totem of this
type is $800 to $1200. a foot. |
Another view of
Ketchikan. |