As a child growing up in Juneau, Johnny Ellis was always fascinated by the Native
art that surrounded  him.  He spent many hours at the Territorial Museum as well as
"curio shops" of the day, studying the objects from all parts of Alaska that held
such a strong appeal for him.  Art was his favorite and best school subject.  After
serving in the Navy and working construction in Alaska, he began crafting handmade
walrus ivory jewelry.  In 1986, with tourism increasing in Juneau, he began selling
his jewelry from a vending cart on the street.  In 1991, he and his wife, Kathy,
launched the Raven's Journey Gallery.  Johnny's fossil ivory jewelry continues to
be an important part of the gallery.



Since its beginning in 1991, the Raven's Journey Gallery has  offered  top quality
Native art from all parts of Alaska, as well as neighboring areas of the Northwest
Coast.  Our collection includes Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Aleut, Inupiaq, Yupik
and Siberian Yupik work.  Everything we sell -- from tiny walrus ivory fetish
pieces to stunning full tusk carvings,  baleen baskets to  wood masks to 8 ft cedar
totems--is the finest available, purchased with respect and appreciation for the
artists who produce this work.  When buying art, we look for quality of workmanship
and attention to detail. The best work has  a spirit that can be felt as well as
seen;  many visitors comment on the intense spiritual energy they feel in our
gallery.   Buying, displaying, and talking about this art is our favorite thing to
do.   We enjoy working together as a family; in addition to the two of us our son,
Leo, is now an important member of our team.  We hope you can visit us in person. 
If not, hopefully this web site will give you a glimpse of what makes the Raven's
Journey Gallery such a special place.

physical location:  435 South Franklin St, Juneau, AK  99801   907 4634686  open
year-round