Statues in Alaska

Pay homage to a preeminent matriarch, and the native Dena’ina people, at this sculpture installation in Anchorage.

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.

A monument commemorating the role of Alaska's native Tlingit guides in the Klondike Gold Rush.

On top of a sheet metal business in Juneau stand nearly a dozen charming Wizard of Oz statues.

A giant poultry statue immortalizes one of Alaska's more humorous town names.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

This shrine to the patron saint of Alaska sits on a small tidal island and was built from the land’s own beach stones.

Mind-blowing carvings and fantasy ice scenes grace the largest year-round ice environment in the world.

One of two side-by-side totem pole parks dedicated to educating visitors on Tlingit history and culture.