A Joyful Noise – 3D Driftwood Mask This hand-carved mask is made from driftwood sourced along the Kuskokwim River, honoring the long-standing tradition of mask making by the region's ancestors. The design reflects a joyful gathering where people come together to share gifts, connect with relatives and extended family, and celebrate the life they’ve been given. It’s a tribute to cultural heritage and community spirit. Display it in your home to bring warmth, connection, and a sense of celebration into your space.
- Outside dimensions 11" x 14" 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.
A Joyful Noise 3D
The Yup’ik natives held festivals where two or more villages would gather to celebrate and thank Ellarpiim Yua (Person of the Universe) for the gifts of harvest and gathering. These events were joyful reunions of families and relatives.
Neighboring villages would bring gifts such as useful utensils, hunting gear, fish traps, qayaqs, and dried fish, meat, seal oil, and more. It was believed that the fish and animals offered themselves as gifts from the Creator.
After the celebration, the animals would return to Ellarpiim Yua and report that they were treated well by the humans. They would ask for permission to return and celebrate again. Pleased with the love and respect humans showed to one another, Ellarpiim Yua would grant the fish and wildlife permission to celebrate life with humans once more.
