A conceptual original by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz for the later serigraph entitled "Reindeer Roundup" that was executed in 1981. The image depicts villagers on Nunivak Island as they form a human funnel to help herd the stampede of reindeer into a large corral. This piece was inspired by the artist's stay on Nunivak Island in 1962 after being hired by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to sketch the reindeer roundup; she and her son stayed for a month on the 40-square mile remote island. Sixteen reindeer were first brought to Alaska from Siberia in 1891 to provide meat for Native villages. At one point, the herd had grown to about 24,000, with another 950,000 caribou roaming free in Alaska. Reindeer and caribou are the same beast, but a reindeer is a caribou that has been domesticated. When it was time to roundup, six runners and a dog would go by foot to break off 1000-2000 reindeer and herd them back to the village. The villagers would meet the herders and reindeer at the opening of a large corral, making a human extension of the entrance which fanned out quite a distance, and as a result, the thousands of reindeer would stampede into the corral. Alaska has had a long history of reindeer herding, particularly in western and northern Alaska where herds became both an economic resource and cultural fixture for many Indigenous communities. The drawing is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "The Bureau of Indian Affairs commissioned Rie Muñoz to go to Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea in 1967 to document the annual reindeer roundup. The 12 or so B&W drawings hang in the Juneau Federal Building downstairs lobby." The image has a mix of line drawings, colored areas, registration marks, a large quantity of notes pertaining mostly to color choices, and a note to Harry that reads "These colors not necessarily adhered to in stencils" along the left margin. Lower left is a fun addition of Rie's dog, Buddie Pierre. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 14.75" x 23".

A signed and numbered 3/200 silkscreen by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Reindeer Roundup". The image depicts villagers on Nunivak Island as they form a human funnel to help herd the stampede of reindeer into a large corral. This piece was inspired by the artist's stay on Nunivak Island in 1962 after being hired by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to sketch the reindeer roundup; she and her son stayed for a month on the 40-square mile remote island. Sixteen reindeer were first brought to Alaska from Siberia in 1891 to provide meat for Native villages. At one point, the herd had grown to about 24,000, with another 950,000 caribou roaming free in Alaska. Reindeer and caribou are the same beast, but a reindeer is a caribou that has been domesticated. When it was time to roundup, six runners and a dog would go by foot to break off 1000-2000 reindeer and herd them back to the village. The villagers would meet the herders and reindeer at the opening of a large corral, making a human extension of the entrance which fanned out quite a distance, and as a result, the thousands of reindeer would stampede into the corral. Alaska has had a long history of reindeer herding, particularly in western and northern Alaska where herds became both an economic resource and cultural fixture for many Indigenous communities. The print is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "The Bureau of Indian Affairs commissioned Rie Muñoz to go to Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea in 1967 to document the annual reindeer roundup. The 12 or so B&W drawings hang in the Juneau Federal Building downstairs lobby." Lower left is a fun addition of Rie's black and white dog, Buddie Pierre. Titled, numbered, signed, and dated by the artist c.1981 across the lower margin. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 18" x 27" with a sight view of 17.5" x 26".

A signed and numbered 242/250 silkscreen by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Invitation". The work is centered around a large squawking bird, resting upon the back of a ringed seal who is swimming within the waves of the water's surface, a school of six fish swimming alongside and behind. Numbered lower center and signed, dated c.1981, and entitled lower right by the artist. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 20" x 26.25" with a sight view of 18" x 24".

A signed Presentation Proof by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Whale Dance". The work depicts a large blue-colored whale, upon which two women and a man are dancing, plus a seated drummer and two women at ground level, also dancing with arms in the air. Titled lower left, marked "Presentation Proof" lower center, and signed, and dated by the artist c.1981 lower right. Matted in cream and housed in a blue framemeasuring approximately 21.75" x 29" with a sight view of 14.25" x 25.5".

A signed proof by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Reindeer Roundup" and marked "bon à tirer" or "approved to print". The image depicts villagers on Nunivak Island as they form a human funnel to help herd the stampede of reindeer into a large corral. This piece was inspired by the artist's stay on Nunivak Island in 1962 after being hired by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to sketch the reindeer roundup; she and her son stayed for a month on the 40-square mile remote island. Sixteen reindeer were first brought to Alaska from Siberia in 1891 to provide meat for Native villages. At one point, the herd had grown to about 24,000, with another 950,000 caribou roaming free in Alaska. Reindeer and caribou are the same beast, but a reindeer is a caribou that has been domesticated. When it was time to roundup, six runners and a dog would go by foot to break off 1000-2000 reindeer and herd them back to the village. The villagers would meet the herders and reindeer at the opening of a large corral, making a human extension of the entrance which fanned out quite a distance, and as a result, the thousands of reindeer would stampede into the corral. Alaska has had a long history of reindeer herding, particularly in western and northern Alaska where herds became both an economic resource and cultural fixture for many Indigenous communities. The print is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "The Bureau of Indian Affairs commissioned Rie Muñoz to go to Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea in 1967 to document the annual reindeer roundup. The 12 or so B&W drawings hang in the Juneau Federal Building downstairs lobby." As marked, this version is the final, artist-approved proof in printmaking that acts as the standard for an entire edition. It signifies authorization for the printer to proceed, with all subsequent prints compared against this master for quality control; an additional note from the artist reads "but using grey paper", and registration ink marks are visible in multiple places. Lower left is a fun addition of Rie's black and white dog, Buddie Pierre. Signed, and dated by the artist c.1981, lower right. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 18" x 27" with a sight view of 16.5" x 25".

A signed proof by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Reindeer Roundup" and marked "Trial Proof". The image depicts villagers on Nunivak Island as they form a human funnel to help herd the stampede of reindeer into a large corral. This piece was inspired by the artist's stay on Nunivak Island in 1962 after being hired by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to sketch the reindeer roundup; she and her son stayed for a month on the 40-square mile remote island. Sixteen reindeer were first brought to Alaska from Siberia in 1891 to provide meat for Native villages. At one point, the herd had grown to about 24,000, with another 950,000 caribou roaming free in Alaska. Reindeer and caribou are the same beast, but a reindeer is a caribou that has been domesticated. When it was time to roundup, six runners and a dog would go by foot to break off 1000-2000 reindeer and herd them back to the village. The villagers would meet the herders and reindeer at the opening of a large corral, making a human extension of the entrance which fanned out quite a distance, and as a result, the thousands of reindeer would stampede into the corral. Alaska has had a long history of reindeer herding, particularly in western and northern Alaska where herds became both an economic resource and cultural fixture for many Indigenous communities. The print is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "The Bureau of Indian Affairs commissioned Rie Muñoz to go to Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea in 1967 to document the annual reindeer roundup. The 12 or so B&W drawings hang in the Juneau Federal Building downstairs lobby." As marked, this version is a trial proof with registration ink marks visible in multiple places, plus assorted handwritten marks and comments by the artist including "cut off straight," "spots," "I can fix it," "off register", please block out yellow (prefer just green gloves)," plus multiple circles and a question mark. Lower left is a fun addition of Rie's black and white dog, Buddie Pierre. Signed and dated by the artist c.1981, lower right. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 16.75" x 25.25".

A signed proof by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Reindeer Roundup" and marked "Trial Proof". The image depicts villagers on Nunivak Island as they form a human funnel to help herd the stampede of reindeer into a large corral. This piece was inspired by the artist's stay on Nunivak Island in 1962 after being hired by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to sketch the reindeer roundup; she and her son stayed for a month on the 40-square mile remote island. Sixteen reindeer were first brought to Alaska from Siberia in 1891 to provide meat for Native villages. At one point, the herd had grown to about 24,000, with another 950,000 caribou roaming free in Alaska. Reindeer and caribou are the same beast, but a reindeer is a caribou that has been domesticated. When it was time to roundup, six runners and a dog would go by foot to break off 1000-2000 reindeer and herd them back to the village. The villagers would meet the herders and reindeer at the opening of a large corral, making a human extension of the entrance which fanned out quite a distance, and as a result, the thousands of reindeer would stampede into the corral. Alaska has had a long history of reindeer herding, particularly in western and northern Alaska where herds became both an economic resource and cultural fixture for many Indigenous communities. The print is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "The Bureau of Indian Affairs commissioned Rie Muñoz to go to Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea in 1967 to document the annual reindeer roundup. The 12 or so B&W drawings hang in the Juneau Federal Building downstairs lobby." As marked, this version is a trial proof with registration ink marks visible in multiple places. Lower left is a fun addition of Rie's black and white dog, Buddie Pierre. Titled lower left, marked "Trial Proof" lower center, and then signed and dated by the artist c.1981, lower right. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 18" x 27" with a sight view of 16.5" x 25".

A silkscreen scarf titled "Jonah and the Whale" by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz, featuring dozens of whales rendered in blue. One whale, lower right, has a nude man reclining within. Marked lower right for the artist, the wall hanging has a rod loop sewn into the top edge as photographed. Some discoloration as shown, and an area of color loss, lower right. Tapestry measures approximately 34" x 34".

A design concept by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Some Alaskan Birds". The image depicts a squawking gull and an owl, both resting upon the back of a Canadian goose with neck stretched forward and beak open. All three are common to Alaska with the gulls being widespread along the coast and the geese inhabiting the wetlands statewide; although owls are less conspicuous than geese or gulls, Alaska is the home to ten species of owls. Peak activity for birds, including these species, is highest from late spring through late summer. The print is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "Some Alaskan Birds. This silkscreen was done by Rie Muñoz in 1982. This display shows the original penciled concept, all the hand cut screen and the finished silkscreen. The artist cut a Mylar screen for each color, in this case, 5 including white." This design concept, primarily in pencil, has some colored marks and handwritten notes from the artist. A silkscreen of "Some Alaskan Birds", silkscreens of individual parts, and the hand-cut Mylar stencils are available within this auction for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 11.25" x 15.25" with a sight view of 9.75" x 12.5".

A signed and numbered 21/175 silkscreen by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Some Alaskan Birds". The image depicts a squawking gull and an owl, both resting upon the back of a Canadian goose with neck stretched forward and beak open. All three are common to Alaska with the gulls being widespread along the coast and the geese inhabiting the wetlands statewide; although owls are less conspicuous than geese or gulls, Alaska is the home to ten species of owls. Peak activity for birds, including these species, is highest from late spring through late summer. The print is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "Some Alaskan Birds. This silkscreen was done by Rie Muñoz in 1982. This display shows the original penciled concept, all the hand cut screen and the finished silkscreen. The artist cut a Mylar screen for each color, in this case, 5 including white." The original design concept of "Some Alaskan Birds", silkscreens of individual parts, and the hand-cut Mylar stencils are available within this auction for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 11.25" x 15.25" with a sight view of 11" x 14".

Hand-cut Mylar stencils by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz, based on "Some Alaskan Birds". The stencils depicts a gull, most of an owl, and part of a Canadian goose. All three are common to Alaska with the gulls being widespread along the coast and the geese inhabiting the wetlands statewide; although owls are less conspicuous than geese or gulls, Alaska is the home to ten species of owls. Peak activity for birds, including these species, is highest from late spring through late summer. Works-in-progress depicting parts of the birds are also included. The stencils are accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "Some Alaskan Birds. This silkscreen was done by Rie Muñoz in 1982. This display shows the original penciled concept, all the hand cut screen and the finished silkscreen. The artist cut a Mylar screen for each color, in this case, 5 including white." The original design concept of "Some Alaskan Birds", a silkscreen of "Some Alaskan Birds", silkscreens of individual parts, and the hand-cut Mylar stencils are available within this auction for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring 11.25" x 15.25", the stencil measures approximately 8" x 10.75".

A silkscreen image by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz, based on "Some Alaskan Birds". The image depicts a partial Canadian goose with neck stretched forward and beak open. Canadian geese inhabit the wetlands statewide and are at peak activity from late spring through late summer. The print is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "Some Alaskan Birds. This silkscreen was done by Rie Muñoz in 1982. This display shows the original penciled concept, all the hand cut screen and the finished silkscreen. The artist cut a Mylar screen for each color, in this case, 5 including white." The original design concept of "Some Alaskan Birds", a silkscreen of "Some Alaskan Birds", silkscreens of individual parts, and the hand-cut Mylar stencils are available within this auction for your bidding pleasure. This example measures approximately 11.25" x 15.25".

A silkscreen image by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz, based on "Some Alaskan Birds". The image depicts a partial Canadian goose with neck stretched forward and beak open. Canadian geese inhabit the wetlands statewide and are at peak activity from late spring through late summer. The piece is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "Some Alaskan Birds. This silkscreen was done by Rie Muñoz in 1982. This display shows the original penciled concept, all the hand cut screen and the finished silkscreen. The artist cut a Mylar screen for each color, in this case, 5 including white." The original design concept of "Some Alaskan Birds", a silkscreen of "Some Alaskan Birds", silkscreens of individual parts, and the hand-cut Mylar stencils are available within this auction for your bidding pleasure. This example measures approximately 14" x 22".

A colorful signed and numbered 348/750 print by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Drying Laundry & Fish". The image captures a woman, attired in her blue and purple kuspuk, standing outdoors on a breezy day, hanging laundry on a clothesline while several dozen fish are drying on wooden racks above the seagrasses. The village is visible below, with the ocean beyond; a trio of gulls flies overhead. Shrink-wrapped on board, the print is titled, numbered, signed, and dated by the artist c.1982 along the bottom margin. Measures approximately 13.25" x 16.5" with a sight view of 12.5" x 16.25".

A signed and numbered 2/200 print by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Spring Ice Fishing". The image focuses on a woman, attired in her blue amauti with her infant nestled warmly upon her back. She stands above a fishing hole in the Arctic ice, maneuvering her fishing sticks above her head, their fishing line dipping into the Bering Sea, a school of eighteen tomcod or bullhead fish swimming below. Above her head a flock of eight curious birds are keeping an eye for their own catch of the day. Shrink-wrapped on board, the print is numbered, signed, and dated by the artist c.1982 by the artist. Measures approximately 24.25" x 14.25" with a sight view of 22.25" x 12.25".

A signed Trial Proof by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Roosting Birds". The image portrays a gulls, two ravens, a horned puffin, a crane, a Canadian goose, and six small birds, all perched upon the rack and spine of a friendly caribou who appears to be tolerating his new friends who've taken up residence. Titled, marked as "Trial Proof", signed, and dated by the artist c.1982 along the bottom margin. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 20.75" x 17" with a sight view of 18.75" x 15".

A signed and numbered 1/100 print by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Eskimo Mother". The work highlights an Alaska Native woman wearing a blue kuspuk sitting with her daughter, also attired in blue, upon her lap, arms wrapped around her in a loving motherly embrace. Titled, numbered, signed, and dated by the artist c.1982. Shrink-wrapped on board measuring approximately 30.5" x 24.25" with a sight view of 28.25" x 22.25".

A signed and numbered 100/100 épreuve d'artiste, or E.A., by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Crested Auklet". The work depicts a small, chunky seabird native to the Alaska waters, noted for having a loose crest that hangs down in front of its face. The proof is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "These three prints are from the 'Lufthansa editions.' Lufthansa Airlines contacted Muñoz in 1983 and commissioned her (and 49 other artists) to publish small images for gifts to their 1st class passengers. The artists we're [sic} given some of the edition. The e.a. stands for 'edition de artist' or artist proof. Eskimo Dancers e.a. 2/100, Mermaid and Walrus e.a. 17/100, Crested Auklet e.a. 100/100." This lot contains solely "Crested Auklet"; the other prints referenced in the gallery note, "Eskimo Dancers" and "Mermaid and Walrus", are available within other lots for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board, "Crested Auklet" measures approximately 8" x 7.5" with a sight view of 6" x 5.5".

A signed and numbered 17/100 épreuve d'artiste, or E.A., by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Mermaid and Walrus." The work depicts the two figures swimming together. The proof is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "These three prints are from the 'Lufthansa editions.' Lufthansa Airlines contacted Muñoz in 1983 and commissioned her (and 49 other artists) to publish small images for gifts to their 1st class passengers. The artists we're [sic} given some of the edition. The e.a. stands for 'edition de artist' or artist proof. Eskimo Dancers e.a. 2/100, Mermaid and Walrus e.a. 17/100, Crested Auklet e.a. 100/100." This lot contains solely "Mermaid and Walrus"; the other prints referenced in the gallery note, "Eskimo Dancers" and "Crested Auklet", are available within other lots for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board, "Mermaid and Walrus" measures approximately 8" x 7.5" with a sight view of 6" x 5.5".

A signed and numbered 2/100 épreuve d'artiste, or E.A., by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Eskimo Dancers." The work depicts a trio of women in white parkas accented with applied bird feathers, hands raised in a dancing motion. The proof is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "These three prints are from the 'Lufthansa editions.' Lufthansa Airlines contacted Muñoz in 1983 and commissioned her (and 49 other artists) to publish small images for gifts to their 1st class passengers. The artists we're [sic} given some of the edition. The e.a. stands for 'edition de artist' or artist proof. Eskimo Dancers e.a. 2/100, Mermaid and Walrus e.a. 17/100, Crested Auklet e.a. 100/100." This lot contains solely "Eskimo Dancers"; the other prints referenced in the gallery note, "Mermaid and Walrus" and "Crested Auklet", are available within other lots for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board, "Eskimo Dancers" measures approximately 8" x 7.5" with a sight view of 6" x 5.5".