Jumping Jack Blue – 3D Driftwood Mask This handcrafted mask is carved from driftwood gathered along the Kuskokwim River, a place where ancestors once sourced wood for traditional mask making. Featuring a simple smiling face, it represents Jumping Jack dancing with playful energy, trying to out-tease his cousins during lively dance festivals. These gatherings were filled with laughter, humor, and joy. Add this cheerful figure to your wall to brighten your space with a piece that reflects celebration and cultural tradition—presented in a minimalist version without moving eyes.
- Outside dimensions 11-5/8" x 14-5/8" x 1-3/8"
- Includes Ivory Mat with 8x10 opening
- Black Frame
- Includes glass and backing
- Comes ready for wall mounting
- Will accept 4-ply mat board
- Mixed media: Kuskokwim driftwood, pheasant feathers on the mask, turkey feather dance fans and acrylic paint
3D ART FULFILLMENT: Preorder items are made on demand. Each 3D artwork is hand-carved, painted, and dried over a careful 2-day process to ensure the drying, uniqueness and fine quality of every original piece. Orders typically ship on the second or third day, depending on the time the preorder is placed and frame size availability. Shipping is handled through USPS Priority Mail, and a tracking number will be provided for your convenience. Please note: Bethel does not offer Express Mail service, so all orders will be sent via Priority Mail.
Jumping Jack Blue 3D
Here, Jumping Jack dances his best to tease his cousins during the festivals. These events were filled with humor and laughter, bringing joy to everyone involved.
Two or more villages would gather to celebrate with Ellam Yua (Person of the Heavens or the Universe), thanking him for all the gifts of living resources from the land and waters. The bounties of harvest and gathering were shared among all participants, including elders, widows, and those unable to hunt.
After the celebration, the animals would return to Ellam Yua and report that the humans had shown love and respect to each other and shared their food. They would ask for permission to return through hunting, fishing, and gathering to celebrate at another festival. Pleased with the humans’ behavior, Ellam Yua would grant the fish and wildlife permission to celebrate life with humans again.
Some masks with hands had holes in them, symbolizing that Ellam Yua had control over all resources. When humans became greedy and selfish, he would begin to close his hands, limiting the resources available.
