Can you believe this 3D painting sailed around the world? With halibut and seal swimming around a beautifully handcrafted mask with eyes that follow at every angle. It as reindeer hair on its forehead and guinea hen feathers, beads that flow with the picture, and figurines that dance with the central mask, and guinea hen feathers to accent, while clams swim in the water with sand and acrylic as background paint.
- 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: Kuskokwim driftwood, Mekoryuk sand, sea shells, beads, Mekoryuk reindeer hair, guinea hen feathers, acrylic and beads.
Migration 3D Art
Every year we see all creatures return, and it was believed that the fish and animals presented themselves to worthy hunters and gatherers. They watched how the humans treated their bodies during the preservation process. Animal parts were used on masks during festivals. Bladders of birds or animals would be dried and blown up like balloons. Small representations of animals were hung on strings from the four corners of the communal Qas’giq. They shook in rhythm to the drums. They celebrated to give thanksgiving to Ellam Yua.
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 through hunting, fishing, and gathering to celebrate thanksgiving at the coming festival. Ellarpiim Yua then being pleased of the love and respect humans showed for one another, gave the fish and wildlife permission to celebrate life with humans again. The late elders agreed that Ellam Yua was the same person as Christ Jesus after the arrival of the missionaries bringing the Word in written form, the Bible.
