Raymond Chee, Sr. (Native American, Hopi, 1961 - present) "Sign of Clearance," late 20th century CE. A spectacular wood carving of an energetic figure caught mid cry as he sends a signal with a billowing hide blanket over his head to send a message of "all clear" - perhaps standing on a lookout over a mountain pass or canyon. The dynamism and naturalism are superb - the wood "rippling" with natural creases in the loin cloth and signal blanket! The underside is titled and signed. Raymond Chee is an award-winning Hopi artist, specializing in wood carvings featuring southwestern Indigenous subjects and cultural history of his ancestral people – which also includes Dine (Navajo) and Apache tribes. He is well known for his lifelike dancing figures that are highly detailed, capturing movement and energy - incredibly Chee has stated that he carves from his mind and does not use any photos or drawings when planning these sculptures! Size: 7" Diameter x 22" H (17.8 cm x 55.9 cm)

Provenance: Private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired from Southwest Trading Co., St. Charles, Illinois, USA, November 4, 1994

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#178278

Small surface chip to waist cloth, top verso of head which do not affect presentation, and otherwise piece is excellent! Signed and titled on the base.