Oosik
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Oosik is a term used in Alaska to describe the penile bone of the walrus. Sometimes as long as 2 feet, it is sometimes polished and used as a handle for knives and other tools. It is also frequently sold as a souvenir to tourists by Native Alaskans, the only people permitted to hunt the walrus today.
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External link
- Alaska.com: What is an Oosik? (http://www.alaska.com/about/facts/faq/culture/story/4834398p-4772755c.html)
