This has smiling eyes on the face mask made of Kuskokwim driftwood by John Oscar, with the dancer inviting you to dance with him. It seems to be inviting you to join his joyous invitiation to dance with him with his dance fancs sticking out toward you. Let it whistle with happy thoughts all day. It will grace your wall or as a beautiful gift to someone you respect, admire or love. It reminds me of giving happiness and joy to you. Let it warm up your house.
- 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.
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.
