The art of storytelling is as old as time itself for the Yup'ik people who live throughout the Bering Sea and Southwestern Alaska.  This form of fan is used by both boys and men of the community to powerfully express emotion, while telling a story through dance.
 
This dance fan is my own interpretation of the ancient carved handle style.  Designed asymmetrically to fit comfortably in ones hand, the shape aides the practitioner in visually identifying the right from the left position.
 
On the upper face of each handle is my makers mark, the legendary Palraiyuk; a type of mythical land/water dragon predating 1st contact with European peoples.
 
Choose from 5 colors: Natural Yukon Ocher - or - Contemporary Red/Green/Blue/Orange
 
Materials: Birch Wood, Feathers (may vary from shop images), Ink, Paint, Contemporary Stains -or- Natural Earth Pigment (Yukon Ocher is personally gathered along the banks of the Yukon River, in Alaska; applied in the traditional method.  A rare raw material, difficult to harvest)
 
Approximate Fan Dimesions in Inches: 12 x 18 x 4
 
Estimated Shipping Time Upon Completion: 3 - 5 business days
 
Shipping Costs - are built into the price of sale, and includes custom art packaging.
International Orders - additional shipping costs may apply for related Export and Import Fees