{"product_id":"sedna-goddess-carved-in-caribou-antler","title":"Sedna Goddess carved in Caribou Antler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e Sedna is a beautiful, skilled young woman who refuses to marry any of the local suitors. Eventually, she agrees to marry a mysterious stranger who promises her a beautiful life. He is revealed to be an imposter—a spirit bird in human form.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eSedna suffers in her new home and sends word to her father to rescue her. During the escape, the angry bird spirit chases them, creating a massive, terrifying storm.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e Terrified for his own life, her father sacrifices Sedna by throwing her overboard into the freezing ocean. When she tries to cling to the side of the kayak, he chops off her fingers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eAs her severed fingers and hands fall into the water, they transform into the ocean's marine life—seals, walruses, and whales. Sedna sinks to the bottom of the sea to rule the underworld (Adlivun), becoming a powerful sea spirit.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because Sedna became the guardian of the sea creatures, hunters relied on her goodwill to provide food for their families. The legend teaches vital lessons about respect, reciprocity, and living in harmony with nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to traditional Inuit beliefs, if the community breaks taboos or disrespects the ocean, Sedna's hair tangles, causing her to withhold the animals. During times of famine, shamans would travel in the spirit realm to the bottom of the sea to soothe her, untangle her hair, and ask for her bounty to return. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alaska Antler Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52862052401441,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/2312\/files\/1_dbf5bad5-29f9-4ce9-9202-9b4fad99127f.jpg?v=1781720541","url":"https:\/\/www.woodbowl.com\/products\/sedna-goddess-carved-in-caribou-antler","provider":"Great Alaskan Bowl Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}