FUR COSTUME CONTEST IN WAINWRIGHT









Not all people wear the traditional Inupiaq fur clothing today, so even local people are impressed with the beautiful handmade fur parkas, hats and mukluks shown at the Wainwright celebration.  I caught some photos of people showing their outfits.

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