Alaska Native artist creates stamp for US Postal Service

In his stamp, Worl depicts Raven just as he escapes from his human family and begins to transform back into his bird form. Raven plays an essential role in traditional tales of the creation of the world, when Raven sets free the sun, moon and stars. Photo: US Postal Service

Alaska Native artist Rico Worl said he jumped at the chance to create for the US Postal Service a stamp he hopes will be a gateway for people to learn about his Tlingit culture.

A ceremony marking the release of Worl's "Raven Story" stamp is set for Friday in Juneau, where Worl lives.