Description
In Hawaiian, octopus are called he`e (pronounced hay-ay), or more commonaly by their Japanese name tako. They are considered a delicacy and often eaten as poke. Octopuses live short lives: Male octopus will die a few months after mating. Females will stop eating and die shortly after her eggs hatch. They can be found in reefs to around 50 feet deep.
This is an original, one-of-a-kind, hand-rubbed impression taken from an octopus I purchased at my local fish market. Printed using the direct method of gyotaku using an archival, water soluble, printmaking ink that is oil-based and rubbed onto washi paper. It is PH neutral (acid free). The paper measures 10 in x 8 in and has deckled edges.
Signed in pencil, and stamped with my red chop in the lower right corner. Comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
