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 sea life. After the nutrients have been shared with the community, remaining inedible material is discarded. It may be buried in the tundra or washed away by turbulent seas. This cast-off 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 you have any concerns.

We surmise that this was the work of a Carson Oozeouk as the most prominent C.O. living on St. Lawrence Island at the time.