Tim Paul Signed Serigraph "Earthquake" 54/100 1983 12x9.5"

An exceptional, highly collectible piece of Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous fine art: an authentic, original 1983 limited-edition colour serigraph (silkscreen) titled "EARTH QUAKE" by renowned Nuu-chah-nulth (Hesquiaht) master carver and painter Tim Paul (A-nii-sa-put). This striking, rare work features all the hallmarks of classic Northwest Coast formline geometry, beautifully hand-pulled in deep black and vibrant red pigments. The composition brilliantly illustrates a profound cultural oral history from Yuquot (Friendly Cove) regarding a traveler who encounters mountain dwarves inside a cave and becomes afflicted with "earthquake foot," causing the ground to shake violently beneath him with every step. Important Provenance & Inscription Details: ------------------------------------------------------ - This piece is completely hand-inscribed along the lower margin in pencil by the artist: - Limited Edition: Numbered 54/100 (An incredibly low, scarce print run) - Title: Hand-titled "EARTH QUAKE" in the center - Date: Hand-dated '83 (1983) - Signature: Hand-signed "Tim Paul" on the lower right * Note on Sizing: The visible inner window of the matting currently measures approximately 12" x 9.5". The full sheet size for this historic 1983 edition is approximately 21" x 23", meaning the full margins and numbering are perfectly intact beneath the matting border. Presented in a clean, solid vintage black frame under glass, ready for immediate display. Details: --------- - Artist: Tim Paul (A-nii-sa-put / Hesquiaht Nation) - Title: "EARTH QUAKE" - Year: 1983 - Medium: Hand-Pulled Colour Serigraph / Silkscreen on Fine Paper - Edition Size: 54 out of only 100 ever created - Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The serigraph itself is exceptionally clean with razor-sharp details and strong, saturated pigments. It remains flat, vivid, and completely unblemished behind glass. The frame is structurally sound, showing only minor, expected surface scuffs from age along the edges.