Family of Five – 3D Driftwood Art This collector’s piece features the first-ever design with five dancers, hand-carved from Kuskokwim River driftwood. With 62 feathers extending beyond the painting and matting, it creates a dimensional effect—like stepping out of the frame. Each dancer appears to watch from every angle, reflecting the belief that the creator sees all, even in quiet moments. A striking reminder to share joy and be mindful.
- Shadow Box Wood Frame
- Outside dimensions 16" x 20" x 1-3/8"
- Includes Ivory Mat with 11x14 opening
- Black Frame
- Includes Black glass and backing
- Comes ready for wall mounting
- Will accept 4-ply mat board
- Mixed media: Kuskokwim driftwood, ivory beads on each mouth, acrylic paint, guinea hen and turkey feathers
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.
Family of Five 3D
The Yup’ik natives had festivals with two or more villages who gathered to celebrate with Ellarpiim Yua (Person of the Universe) thanking Him for all the gifts of harvest and gathering. It was a time of joyful gathering of families and relatives.
Neighboring villages would prepare gifts of useful utensils, hunting gear, fish traps, Qayaqs, and dried fish, meat, seal oil and more.
It was believed that the fish and animals gave themselves as gifts from the Creator.
After the celebration, the animals returned to Ellarpiim Yua and told Him that they were treated well by the humans. They asked permission to return to celebrate. Ellarpiim Yua then being pleased of the love and respect humans showed to one another, the fish and wildlife were able to celebrate life with humans again.
