My Dance to You – 3D Art This hand-carved 3D mask is made from teh Kuskokwim River driftwood and features a smiling face with expressive eyes. The dancer is captured mid-motion, with his dance fans extending outward as if inviting you to join in. It's designed to evoke a sense of happiness and movement, with cheerful details that add warmth to any space. Whether displayed on your wall or given as a gift to someone you admire, respect, or love, it brings an uplifting presence to the home.
- Shadow Box Wood Frame
- Outside dimensions 11" x 14" x 1-3/8"
- Black Frame
- Includes Black glass and backing
- Comes ready for wall mounting
- Will accept 4-ply mat board
- Mixed media: Kuskokwim driftwood, acrylic paint, and turkey feathers
3D ART FULFILLMENT:
Preorder Information for original 3D Art: 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 Art
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. While dancing in the excitement relatives would invite their teasing cousins to join in the fun and make light-hearted jokes by thier motions.
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.
