Oosik
(pronounced "ou'sick") is the Eskimo work for the walrus penile bone
(baculum). These sturdy articles can be up to three feet long. Large ones were
used as clubs by the Eskimo or used for making tools because the bone is so
dense. They are an excellent conversation piece and the rich natural colors
enhance its appeal to collectors everywhere. They became trade items in the
1949s on King Island when bored GI's stationed on the island asked Native carvers
to carve animal heads on the oosik ends. Fran Tate, a Barrow, Alaska
restaurant owner, presented Johnnie Carson with one on his show.

OOSIK—its a walrus thing.

AURORA BOREALIS
Aurora Borealis is a celestial phenomena generally associated with the nordic winter,
symbol of the clear, frosty nights up in the north.The origin of Aurora
lies in sudden violent outbursts of energy taking place at the sun's surface
during which vast clouds of gas are thrown out into space.
These clouds, which contain electrically charged particles—free electrons
and protons—reach far out into the planets. When passing the earth some of
the charged particles are caught by the magnetic field of the earth and are
carried to two annular zones surrounding the earth, one of each of the magnetic
poles. When the particles reach the outer layers of the atmosphere, at an
altitude of 100-200 kilometers, polar lights flare up—Aurora Borealis or Northern
Lights in the northern hemisphere and Aurora Australis or Southern Lights in
the southern hemisphere.
MADE IN ALASKA LOGO
The intent of the Made in Alaska (MIA) program is to promote and increase the sale of Alaskan manufactured and/or made products. The Made In Alaska program identifies and promotes the purchase of products manufactured and crafted in Alaska, ranging from small gift items to large industrial modules. Alaska businesses manufacture high quality products for markets in Alaska, domestically and internationally. Products which meet program criteria are eligible to use the Made In Alaska logo. Permits authorizing the use of the Made In Alaska logo serve both producers and consumers by certifying product authenticity. When purchasing products in Alaska, look for the black and white mother bear and her cub logo signifying the product was manufactured in Alaska.