Bead-Alutiiq Word of the Week-December 11th
Pinguaq – Bead Makut pinguat cucunartut. – These beads are beautiful. In classical Alutiiq society, wealthy people displayed their social position through elaborate personal ornamentation. In addition to jewelry, members of the Alutiiq elite wore tattoos and ornate garments to symbolize prestige. Before the availability of European goods, clothing and jewelry were embellished with a […]