This is a thread of Kodiak Island/South Central Alaskan Sugpiat Alutiiq Regalia

First, we have traditional hunting visors which are worn by men and boys during Sugpiaq dance performances. They are inspired by the hunting visors our ancestors wore when they were out hunting and fishing in their qayaqs.

Next are traditonal masks, most are quite large, especially those that are worn during performances from the Kodiak Island Alutiiq Dancers.

Today, all Sugpiaq dancers wear variations of the “Snow Falling Parka”. Which represents the snow that would be falling during our traditional, ceremonial winter festivities.

Next up, my favorite Sugpiaq regalia: traditonal headdresses which are worn by women young and old.

Face paint is also a unique practice used by the Sugpiaq Dancers to imitate traditional tattoos. https://twitter.com/sugpiaqsmile/status/1275137157074546688

Lastly we have Alutiiq drums, played by men and women in Kodiak. Traditonally made from bear lung, seal bladder, or even halibut stomach. https://alutiiqmuseum.org/files/Ed%20Handouts/30%20Drum.pdf

+ a map for reference, quyannasiinaq for reading and sharing

Sources: Hanna Sholl, David Sanger, June Purdue, Kodiak Alutiiq Dance Group, Alutiiq Museum of Kodiak, Chris Russ, Perry Eaton, and Jerry Laktonen

https://twitter.com/sugpiaqsmile/status/1287541354688462849?s=21 https://twitter.com/sugpiaqsmile/status/1287541354688462849

Here are two more resources for information on sugpiat history and culture if you are interested.

http://alutiiqeducation.org 

https://alutiiqmuseum.org