#54 • Rie Muñoz "Raven Went Bear Hunting" Silkscreen Tapestry c.1980

Part of The Works of Rie Muñoz Art Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $120.00

Status: Sold

Category: Rugs & Textiles

A silkscreen image on fabric by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Raven Went Bear Hunting". The work depicts a pair of ravens flying in the air in close proximity to a brown bear, each diving down in his direction. Raven is a recurring figure in legends of the Native peoples of Alaska. In one Athabaskan legend, Raven enlists other birds in his efforts to kill a bear, and in a most mischievous way, Raven achieves his goal. The image was also produced as a silkscreen on paper c.1980 and is available in this auction for your bidding pleasure. Tapestry measures approximately 27.5" x 22".