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There are several tribes in and around Alaska.

Historically

The constructing gable-roofed wooden shelters over graves to house the spirit of the dead was common. The spirit houses have brightly-painted exteriors and are surmounted by comb-like ridge crests. Variations in the size of the shelters is an indication of social status, while clan affiliations are identified by color and by the styling of the crest.

Other tribes used open "burial" which left the deceased available to the elements and scavengers.

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