Al’a 3D - Al’a, the eldest sister, stands adorned in painted acrylic, each flower on her Qaspeq a tribute to care and tradition. Her dance headdress and fans, crafted from reindeer hair, move with ceremonial grace. She carries the wisdom passed down from her mother—skilled in preparing animals, fish, and birds for preservation through careful cutting, drying, and tending to the family's sustenance. During festivals, Al’a led her siblings in dance, honoring Ellarpiim Yua and giving thanks for the gifts of the natural world.
- 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: Reindeer hair 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.
Al'a 3D
Al’a and the Spirit of Gratitude In the vibrant rhythm of Yup’ik life, festivals and ceremonies move in harmony with ancestral traditions and spiritual depth. Al’a, the eldest sister, was entrusted with sacred knowledge passed down from her mother—the art of preparing animals, fish, and birds with care and precision, ensuring the family’s sustenance through the seasons. During celebrations, her graceful dancing led her siblings in joyful reverence, bridging generations through movement and song.
Each gesture of nurturing and celebration honored Ellarpiim Yua, the spirit of the universe, embodying gratitude for nature’s abundant gifts. For many Yup’ik people, the teachings of Jesus— was the same creator Ellarpiim Yua, a convergence of Christian faith and Indigenous spirituality of the same person.
