These masks, known for their distortion and asymmetry, are one of the oldest kinds of art in southwest Alaska.

‘We had the sad news that one died last week. ‘The Yupik are skilful hunters and providers who live off the land and hunt seals, so when one of the elite hunters volunteers, others follow.

‘The Yupik are skilful hunters and providers who live off the land and hunt seals, so when one of the elite hunters volunteers, others follow. ‘If we lose them, it will have a long-lasting ...