Please respect that in their inhospitable Arctic environment of St. Lawrence Island, Yupik Eskimos subsist on sea life from passing schools. Inedible which are discarded or left behind, may wash in from the sea or appear when soil is washed away. It is used for carving. Material that often floats to shore after decades of ossification is prized for carving.

In accordance with international treaties, while it is perfectly acceptable for shipping within the USA, items that may include marine mammal residue, even ancient fossils, may not be shipped outside the United States without a special US government permit. Some States have similar policies. It is wise to check rules in States you will be shipping to before ordering.