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Native women preparing a traditional whale feast

Barrow, Alaska, Women working together to prepare a feast of whale meat and blubber for a traditioal feast celebrating a successful bowhead whale hunt. the feast is held at the whaling captain's house and all members of the community are welcome.

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Barrow, Alaska, Women working together to prepare a feast of whale meat and blubber for a traditioal feast celebrating a successful bowhead whale hunt. the feast is held at the whaling captain's house and all members of the community are welcome.