What were Tlingit weapons and tools like in the past? Tlingit fishermen used harpoons, bone fishhooks, and wooden fish traps. Hunters used bows and arrows or spears, and trappers used snares and nets. In war, Tlingit men fired their bows or fought with spears and war clubs. Some Tlingit warriors wore bulky armor made of wooden rods lashed together to protect themselves from enemy archers.

What are Tlingit arts and crafts like? Tlingit artists are known for their fine basket and carving arts, including totem poles, and for their exceptional Chilkat robes and other weavings. Here is a website about Tlingit artwork in general.