 His images are considered personally meaningful as they are representative of tribal realities and highlight the sensitivity behind the representation of Native Americans.Larry McNeil was born in Juneau, Alaska on May 12, 1955 into the Killer Whale House, "Keet Hit", of the Northern Tlingit and was raised in both Juneau and Anchorage, Alaska.This made him a member of both the Tlingit and Nisga'a tribes.