Simon Paneak ties a support member in place while constructing a skin house. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
Simon Paneak adding additional support to the frame of the skin house. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
Simon Paneak attaches a support member in the construction of a skin house. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
A man kneeling next to the hide covering for a skin house. The house frame can be seen behind. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
Image showing how the hide appears to attach to the frame with a string is tied to the support and through the skin. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
Simon Paneak (outside) with the assistance of a man inside attach the hide covering to the skin house. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
A section of the hide covering is attached to a skin house. This section has a gut window. Simon Paneak is on the inside and another man is assisting from outside. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass,...
Skin house with the hides in place showing the door with a cross on it and a gut window. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
Close up view of a skin house after construction. It appears the window has been opened. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
A close up of the skin house after construction is complete and a recent snowfall shows on the exterior. The window appears to have been opened. House was created by Simon Paneak and various other people from Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.
Doubled piece of smoked hide with folded "neck" sewn with
d-ring inside. One side has dark brown and light orange
beads in a square shape, other side has solid white beading
with red, heart-shaped flowers with "silver" centers; edging
of doubled...
Doubled piece of smoked hide with folded "neck" sewn with
d-ring inside. One side has dark brown and light orange
beads in a square shape, other side has solid white beading
with red, heart-shaped flowers with "silver" centers; edging
of doubled...
Heavily beaded checkbook cover backed with caribou hide. Cover is a rectangular shape with one curved short end. Folded in thirds, the cover velcros to the front and encases a checkbook, which can be slipped inside the pocket sewn to the backing...
Heavily beaded checkbook cover backed with caribou hide. Cover is a rectangular shape with one curved short end. Folded in thirds, the cover velcros to the front and encases a checkbook, which can be slipped inside the pocket sewn to the backing...