Ken Decker and his Crazy Wolf Studio is one of my always go to's when I'm in Ketchikan. This a real…read moredeal Alaska Native artist and studio. It's not unusual to find Ken in the studio working something. He was working on a drum when I was in today. I've got several of his prints framed and hanging at home and or in my office. I've got just about every tshirt he's produced - awesome with jeans and a sport coat. His family and staff at the shop are fantastic... while Ketchikan is a tourist town, this place is a local artist studio. It's a great place for Alaska Native art for yourself or as an authentic gift. They have a website and I purchased at the studio and online with nothing but great service.

Eclectic store with lots of fun things to look at. I found a Buffalo tooth to replace mine that is…read morecracking. Kind staff and could have spent a long time looking at everything.

i deal whit Michael multiple times per year. I purchase several pieces a year. He knows my style…read moreand sends photos of new pieces he gets from artist. When I go to Alaska I always stop at the gallery. We have developed a communication friendship. He understands my price range. Bill

If you are a fan of one of a kind, high-end , handmade art than this is a business not to be…read moremissed. These pieces of art are absolutely exquisite and are made from materials only available to native artisans. The work is original, certified and not knock offs like you find in the vast majority of the stores throughout Alaska. The owner Mike, who is extremely friendly and informative will explain how this work is certified and what to look for when you are at other stores. The Level of detail on the sculptures and quality of the work has to be seen to be appreciated. Mike, who has been in Alaska for 50 years and in business for 30 years will give you the history of his business and how he travels to various remote parts of Alaska to obtain these works of art and foster the long term relationships with the native artisans to stock his shop. If you settle on a piece of art he will ship it for you back to the lower 48 providing a convenient way of getting it home, especially the larger pieces of work.

My partner purchased a baleen and walrus ivory basket for almost $1000 yesterday. It had the…read moresignature of Carl E Hanks on the bottom. Today we unwrapped it and the signature is GONE!! Were we conned? I think so!

Stopped by Tom's Treasures on our Alaskan cruise back in July and loved it. I'm a sucker for these…read morelittle hole-in-the-wall shops, and this one did not disappoint. I'm super into the Native American/Native Alaskan stuff and I found this place has tons of cool souvenirs and Native Alaskan knickknacks to browse. My wife told me very specifically not to linger too long or I'd end up spending way too much money... and she was right. Definitely a fun stop if you're in Ketchikan.

I caught this only because of one photo I took in the shop. Read to the end before you buy art…read morehere. In July I bought the Marvin Oliver "Sea Bear" serigraph hanging on the gallery wall -- edition #424 of 449, hand-signed in pencil by Marvin himself and dated '94 -- for $3,000 plus $55 shipping. Before leaving, I photographed it: the metallic sparkle in the green ink, the signature, all of it. For the next month, my follow-up emails referred to "Sea Bear print 424" by number, and nobody ever corrected me. When shipping day came, I asked the owner point-blank, in writing: is this an original that Marvin created himself, from the limited edition of 449? Her answer: "yes!" Hours later came the shipping notice -- with a photo of a completely different print, #441, and this line: "I am signing Marvin's serigraphs now (with his passing 7 years ago)." Hold her photo next to mine and it unravels. The pencil signature copies Marvin's name and even the '94 date -- written by her in 2026. The green ink is flat where the real print sparkles. The title is in different handwriting. There's even a small notation under the signature that the real one doesn't have. And when I refused it, the wall print was suddenly "not for sale" -- because, in her words, it's "the only" print in their collection that Marvin actually signed. Think about what that means. The "last few available" prints being sold here are signed by the owner, in the artist's name -- and given the ink differences, I don't believe they're from the original 1994 edition at all. I think buyers are getting replicas. Now think about who's buying: thousands of cruise passengers come through Ketchikan every day in season. You're in port for a few hours, you fall in love with a piece, they ship it after you sail. You'll never stand in front of the original again to compare -- and at a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a print, who would ever question a pencil signature? I only caught it because I happened to photograph the exact print I paid for. To me, that's fraud -- and it's a setup that only works on customers who can't come back. Marvin Oliver's art is genuinely worth collecting, which is exactly why this matters. If you buy here: photograph the exact piece, get the edition number in writing, and get written confirmation that the artist himself hand-signed it -- before you pay. Photos attached.

Marvin Oliver's artwork must be seen in person to admire the embossing, the detail and vibrancy. If…read moreyou don't have space or the wallet for a piece, there are smaller prints, cards and stickers to admire!

This is a wonderful little art stand selling watercolor prints!…read more Run by a pair of sisters - Maida & Candace Kelley, they are also the artists and are both quite talented. They sell beautiful prints of their watercolor artwork that perfectly captures the spirit and beauty of Alaska. The prints come in all sizes and at a pretty good price. I even picked up 2 bookmarks for $5 each, making it a great souvenir or gift. I went all throughout Ketchikan looking at watercolor and prints, and these are some of the most beautiful ones I've seen. I highly recommend checking them out and taking a print home!

Tucked beside Saxman Totem Park, this little shop feels like a hidden gem in Ketchikan. It offers a…read morewonderful selection of local items that beautifully honor the Native community and culture. I grabbed a jar of Huckleberry Jam! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and they wrapped my purchases with such care and attention. You can tell they genuinely value both their customers and the artistry within the store. Definitely worth stopping in if you are exploring the area and looking for meaningful souvenirs or gifts with local charm.

This was a very nice center. It featured totem poles and the history behind them…read more Walk over to the Deer Mountain Hatchery for additional sites. We enjoyed seeing the amazing work on the poles

We walked the trails from Creek Street to this charming little museum and were glad we made the…read morestop. Admission is very reasonable at $7 for adults, with free admission for children and military members, and just $6 for seniors 65+. While I do wish the museum was a bit larger, there was still a nice collection of totem poles to see and learn about. They even have several totem poles displayed outside, so if you don't have time to go inside, it's still worth stopping by for a photo. We were amazed by the history behind them and just how old some of these incredible pieces are. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the bathrooms were clean, and the exhibits were well maintained. Overall, it's a great short stop to get out of the rain, learn something new, and experience an important part of the local culture. As an added bonus, the free shuttle will bring you here and back to downtown, making it a very convenient attraction to visit. Highly recommended if you're exploring the area!

We shopped 12 Jewelers in Ketchican for our anniversary diamond. No one else even came close to…read moreinfinity. Professional staff and gorgeous stones. You show check them out!

Beautiful store, beautiful jewelry, great quality and amazing customer service. I've been wearing…read moremy ring since I bought it and have received so many compliments.