Alaska was purchased from Russia by the United States in 1867. It became the 49th state of the U.S. in 1959. Alaska is the largest U.S. state by total land area, but one of the least populated, making it the least densely populated state (avg. 1.26 sq. mi. per person).

This piece comes ready to hang, pre-framed in a custom, solid-wood frame. Its rich contours are carefully crafted from laser-cut layers of Baltic birch, which are hand colored and glued together with the intent that each becomes a prized conversational piece and treasured heirloom.