Please respect that Yupik Inuit natives living in the inhospitable environment of St. Lawrence Island in the frigid waters and icy temperatures of the Bering Sea, subsist on Bering Strait sea life. After the nutrients have been shared with the community, remaining inedible debris is discarded. It may be buried in the tundra or washed away by turbulent seas. This discarded material is prized by native carvers and is believed to retain spiritual powers.

In accordance with international treaties, objects that include marine mammal residue, even ossified material, may only be shipped outside the USA with a Federal permit. The states of California, New Jersey and New York also have restrictions on such shipments. It is wise to check your state’s rules before ordering if yu have any concerns.

Jerry T Tungiyan was born on June 17, 1937. He died on February 12, 2001 at 63 years of age. Jerry T Tungiyan had been residing in Gambell, Nome County, Alaska 99742. ( a St. Lawrence Island community）