
Title: I Sia Eee-oh!
Artist(s): Ross Matteson
Year: 2017
Media: Bronze, mild steel, stainless steel, koa hardwood, padauk hardwood, iroko hardwood, composite backer wood, polymer, acrylic, glass.
Dimensions: Total height (elevation of sculpture from underside of support form) is 59.5 inches (approximately 5 feet) Polished wood support form dimensions are 55 inches wide x 18 inches deep x 8.5 inches high.
Bronze square frame containing forged steel ohia tree is 47 x 47 inches. Cross-section of this frame is 6 x 1.375 inches. Sculpture is best presented on a pedestal that puts Hawaiian Hawk focal point at about eye level.
Brief subject description: A one-of-kind sculptural tribute to the first ever Hawaiian Hawk to be bred and raised in captivity.
Notes: This sculpture is similar to “Rock Star – Gold” and “Rock Star – Traditional Bronze”. All are cast bronze editions of 8 castings.
One of a kind: Yes
Limited edition: N/A
Number in edition: N/A
Price: $85,000
Available for purchase: Yes, immediately available
In private, corporate or public collection(s): No
Ross Matteson wishes to recognize: Bill Voelker and TROY of Sia. National Cowboy Museum.
Photography credits: Ross Matteson