Meet The Artist
The Artist
Doug Chilton Yaa nák’ch
Yaa nák’ch is an old name derived from the Raven House of Angoon.
As is the case for many of our people’s Tlingit names,
The meaning or English expression does not exist
Doug, Yaa nák’ch, is a Tlingit native. He is of Raven, Yéil, Moiety and a member of the Deisheetaan, Beaver clan, from the Raven House, Yéil Hit of
Doug Chilton Yaa nák’ch
Yaa nák’ch is an old name derived from the Raven House of Angoon.
As is the case for many of our people’s Tlingit names,
The meaning or English expression does not exist
Doug, Yaa nák’ch, is a Tlingit native. He is of Raven, Yéil, Moiety and a member of the Deisheetaan, Beaver clan, from the Raven House, Yéil Hit of Angoon, Alaska. Doug was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska and carves primarily in silver and gold. He also works in wood, ivory, bone and soapstone. Doug’s designs are Tlingit style and are traditional in form.
In 1979 Doug began his wood carving apprenticeship under Ray Peck, a member of the Deisheetaan clan of Angoon, Alaska, an established carver of totemic and panel carvings. Later Doug began working under the direction of Walter Bennett, also a local well-known carver. In 1990, Doug began to work with silver and gold engravings under the watchful eye of his brother, Gene Chilton, Sgunax yaa. Doug has since begun developing his skills independently. All of his works-of-art are original. Each Design, totem, mask and plaque is a unique treasure. Doug takes great pride in continuing his Tlingit ancestral art.