Description: Richard Hunt was an indigenous artist in Victoria, BC, Canada and worked as the chief carver for the B.C. Provincial Museum in the mid-1900s. In 1979, Artisan Prints published 5 graphic designs as Art Cards in limited edition. Richard signed each card in pencil. This is one of those cards. Perfect for framing and display as is. The Hok-Hok is a mythological bird of the Kwakiutl Nation which was able to transform itself into several different manifestations. Contains the bird's head and wing as well as a man's face and hand. Eugene Hunt, likely related to Richard, says, "The Hok-Hok is one of several bird figures which play a role in the exclusive Hamat'sa society - a winter dance society unique to the Kwagiulth/Kwakwaka'wakw. This supernatural being is one of three main bird figures who arrive during the Hamat'sa ceremony. The remaining two creatures are Crooked-Beak-of-Heaven and Raven-at-the-North-End-of-the-World." Print measures 8 3/8" x 5 1/2". Mounted it's 9 1/4" x 6 1/4".
Price: 59 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
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Artist: Richard Hunt
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Richard Hunt
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Title: Kwa-Gulth Hok-Hok
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: Alert Bay, Canada
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Birds
Personalize: No
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1979
Item Height: 9.25 in
Theme: Haida Art
Production Technique: Screen Printing
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Culture: Haida
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 6.25 in
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
