Introduction
Welcome to Shishmaref, Alaska, circa 1936! Viewing this ink drawing on bleached sealskin by George Ahgupuk gives you a chance to travel back in time, to observe the many activities that filled the busy days of these Inupiat people.
In this journey, you will learn how George Ahgupuk became a famous artist, what life is like in Shishmaref, and how people in this challenging environment use resources on the land and in the water to meet their subsistence needs.
George Aden Ahgupuk
Pen and ink on hide. 1936.
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Answer the following question to continue your learning journey!
When did George Ahgupuk create this work?
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