My Dance to You 3D - Driftwood Shadow Box Art hand carved mask from the Kuskokwim River driftwood, this expressive mask holds smiling eyes that sparkle with invitation. The dancer, alive with motion, reaches forward with graceful fans—beckoning you into his joyous rhythm. His invitation isn’t just to dance, but to feel the happiness that flows through every curve and feathered gesture.
- 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, turkey feather dance fans and acrylic
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.
My Dance to You 3D
The Yup’ik natives held festivals where multiple villages gathered to celebrate and thank Ellarpiim Yua (Person of the Universe) for the gifts of harvest and gathering. Relatives would invite their teasing cousins to join in the fun and make light-hearted jokes.
The bounties of the harvest and gathering were shared among all participants, including elders, widows, and those unable to provide for themselves.
After the celebration, the animals returned to Ellarpiim Yua, reporting that they were treated well by the humans. They asked for permission to return through hunting, fishing, and gathering to be part of another festival.
Pleased with the love and respect humans showed for one another, Ellarpiim Yua granted the fish and wildlife permission to celebrate life with humans again at the next harvest.
