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Celebrating a successful whaling season on the beach at Point Barrow. The whales were cut up and divided among the villagers. The blanket toss or "nelikatuk?" was a favorite game.

Image ID: corp2790, NOAA At The Ends of the Earth Collection
Location: Alaska Arctic Coast
Photo Date: 1950
Photographer: Mr. H. C. Stone


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