Barry Herem - prints - Bukwus, Wild Man of the Woods
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4. Bukwus, Wild Man of the Woods, five color serigraph of mythical Kwakiutl dance figure associated with the dead and said to sometimes be found foraging for cockles on the beach. His highly stylized costume is always creatively reminiscent of the human skeleton. He is shy and in this print is crouched with upheld hand to keep from being seen as he comes out of the woods to hunt for cockles. One of four on Kwakiutl dance figures. Printed on Arches black 100% rag paper, 26 X 20, 1982. Sold Out.