Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Russian Orthodox Museum - May, 2008

The Russian Orthodox Museum in Anchorage was an interesting place to visit. It contains a chapel and many icons, and examples of needleworks and artifacts from 18th century Russian America to the present.



Kayak frame



Priest's garment - unbelievable bead work on it!







Chapel



Ceremonial banners






Miscellaneous artifacts and photos











This picture of St. Herman of Alaska is made entirely of small beads.


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