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Teen keeps Haida tradition alive through art

Posted by alaskateen

Posted: February 9, 2009 - 4:00 pm

Photo courtesy of Eric Hamar: Hamar and friend discuss the raven-finned killer whale grave post.Photo courtesy of Eric Hamar: Hamar and friend discuss the raven-finned killer whale grave post.Eric Hamar, of Kasaan, Alaska, uses his artistic talents to share his Haida heritage. Hamar's work is available on his Web site. Shana Sheehy interviewed Hamar and produced this audio story.

ERIC HAMAR

By Eric Hamar: A sketch of the pole Hamar and friends built.By Eric Hamar: A sketch of the pole Hamar and friends built.
Hamar is the winner of the Spirit of Youth cultural pursuits award. He will be honored at the annual awards banquet on March 21 at the Anchorage Hilton. Tickets to the event are available at the Spirit of Youth Web site.

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