Please respect that Yu’pik Inuit natives living in the inhospitable environment of St. Lawrence Island in the frigid waters and icy temperatures of the Bering Sea, subsist on sea life. After the nutrients have been shared with the community, remaining scraps are discarded. They may be buried in the tundra or washed away by turbulent seas. This flotsam and detritus 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 you have any concerns.

The underside of the hawk carries the signature of Reggie Jr. who may be Yu’pik carver Reggie Wongittilin or his son. The family lived in Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia.

Inua of Homer is a long-established, licensed reseller which serves as a trusted intermediary between Inuit artists in remote locations and buyers whose purchases augment the subsistence of the artists.