'Umiliak's Wife' 4x1.5" sterling silver overlay, fossilized walrus ivory, printer's ink
Kathleen Faulkner
'Umiliak's Wife' goes to the water's edge and calls the whales to the hunters. The whale gives himself so the community can sustain themselves awhile longer. The hunters always only take what they need. They are very grateful.
'My Aleut Friend' 5x3" sterling silver, found objects, fossilized walrus ivory, printer's ink
Kathleen Faulkner
'My Aleut Friend' paddles out in his baidarka looking for seal. He is a very wise man; he finds many but he only takes what he needs and always thanks them for their sacrifice.
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'My Friend's Sister' 5x2" sterling silver, rubber, bottle cap, garnets, fossilized walrus ivory, printer's ink
Kathleen Faulkner
'My Friend's Sister' weaves baskets that hold the berries that grow abundantly during the season. She picks the berries but never takes more than she needs, sharing with Mother's other children. She appreciates her good fortune.
'Mountain Girl' 6x3" sterling silver, linoleum, wood, coral
Kathleen Faulkner
'Mountain Girl' gets a glimpse of a world where everything is considered sacred and care is taken to live in harmony with Earth. It works well.
