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Wood carver Hib Sabin is inspired by his interest in
shamanism and the search for a spiritual connection between man and nature.
An artist for his whole professional career, Hib has progressed through many
different forms of expression, arriving at a form that is very much his own.
His painted wood carvings, and the bronzes derived from them, are not only
distinct and original, they inspire a conversation between the artist and
the collector. The selection of Hib Sabin's art for the show "With Spirit"
is intended to demonstrate the artist's range of talent, and his range of
influences.
Hib Sabin uses juniper wood as a medium for his carvings. He
gathers the wood near his rural home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and in many
instances he handpicks a piece with a particular sculpture in mind. Hib
hand-carves each piece, and painstaking paints them to bring them to life.
His carvings range from simple totemic 'fetishes' that are small enough to
fit in a hand, to larger display pieces that will be a focal point for a
home. The bronze castings of his original carvings have expanded the
availability of his work, and the patinas he has chosen have added to his
repertoire.
Hib Sabin says his carvings began as "ritual objects for my
own healing", but they have become more like a window into the mind of the
artist. Hib is very interested in the symbolism of owls, bears, wolves, and
ravens and they appear in many of his works. "I am interested in
transformation, the interaction of humans with the spirit of nature." Hib
said. "My art has always been interested in mythology and spirit. When I say
"spirit" ... I mean the spirit of nature. I'm basically looking, from either
an aesthetic point of view or a ritual point of view, for these objects to
reach into the heart of nature."
Hib Sabin was the subject of an article in the July, 2004
issue of Southwest Art Magazine. In the article, Hib expands on his view of
the shamanic world. "Shamanism has to do with healing and divination, with
working in parallel worlds - the upper and lower worlds - and with the
energy and the journeying between the two," he explains. "In shamanism,
everything is felt to be animated, to have soul energy. A TV, a rock,
everything has a life force. What I try to do is imbue these critters -
these power animals, these animal spirits, which are like an alter ego -
with this spiritual energy. All I've done is taken these shamanic elements,
from the Oglala to the Siberian to the Huichol, and reinvented them into my
own vocabulary."
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| Title: |
"The Old One" Bronze, # 2 of 15 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Size: |
20" wide; 14" tall; 7" deep |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint; Metal and Walnut Base |
| Price: |
$3,500.00 |
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| Title: |
Lunar Dreamer Bronze, #1 of 15 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Size: |
17" tall; 10" wide; 8" deep |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint; Glass; Metal Base |
| Price: |
SOLD |
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| Title: |
Ebb and Flow (#2 of 10) |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Size: |
22 1/2" tall |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint; Metal and Walnut Base |
| Price: |
$6,500.00 |
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| Title: |
The Man Who Would Be Raven Bronze, #3
of 10 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Size: |
22 1/2" tall |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint; Walnut Base |
| Price: |
$4,000.00 |
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| Title: |
Great Eagle Owl Spirit Bronze,
#3 of 15 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Size: |
24 1/2" tall, 8" wide; 8" deep |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint; Walnut Base |
| Price: |
This item is no longer available. Please contact us
for the next piece in the edition. |
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| Title: |
Two Eagles Spirit Canoe Bronze, #2 of
20 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Size: |
9" tall, 16 1/2" wide, 5 3/4"deep |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint; Metal Base |
| Price: |
$4,000.00 |
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| Title: |
Black Bear Maskette Bronze (#2 of 50) |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
This is a small scale bronze version of one of Hib's famous
mask carvings. It comes with a stand (as shown), and is hollowed out in
back - the inside of the mask is the negative image of the human face of
the wearer. There are four pieces that compromise a set, as shown in the
lower photo. |
| Size: |
12 1/2" tall (on stand) |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
This item is no longer available. Please contact us
for the next piece in the edition. |
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| Title: |
Raven Maskette Bronze (#2 of 50) |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
This is a small scale bronze version of one of Hib's famous
mask carvings. It comes with a stand (as shown), and is hollowed out in
back - the inside of the mask is the negative image of the human face of
the wearer. There are four pieces that compromise a set, as shown in the
lower photo. |
| Size: |
9 1/2" tall (on stand) |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
Currently out of stock--please contact us for the
next piece in the edition. |
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| Title: |
Red Fox Maskette Bronze (#2 of 50) |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
This is a small scale bronze version of one of Hib's famous
mask carvings. It comes with a stand (as shown), and is hollowed out in
back - the inside of the mask is the negative image of the human face of
the wearer. There are four pieces that compromise a set, as shown in the
lower photo. |
| Size: |
11 1/4" tall (on stand) |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
$1,300.00 |
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| Title: |
Red-Tailed Hawk Maskette Bronze (#2 of 50) |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
This is a small scale bronze version of one of Hib's famous
mask carvings. It comes with a stand (as shown), and is hollowed out in
back - the inside of the mask is the negative image of the human face of
the wearer. There are four pieces that compromise a set, as shown in the
lower photo. |
| Size: |
9 1/2" tall (on stand) |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
$1,300.00 |
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| Title: |
Eagle Owl Bronze |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
A wonderful bronze bird - an Eagle Owl, that has captured
Hib's attention. This piece, like the others in this series, is a nice
hefty figure that feels great as you hold it in the palm of your hand. |
| Size: |
9" tall (on stand) |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
This item is no
longer available. Please contact us for the next piece in the edition. |
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| Title: |
Eagle Bronze #16 of 50 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
This bronze eagle sits patiently on its stand, but really
feels great to hold. It is a hefty, hand-sized beauty. |
| Size: |
9 3/4" tall on Stand (as shown); Eagle is 6 3/4" tall and 3
1/4" wide |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
$1,200.00 |
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| Title: |
Owl Bronze #37 of 50 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
It's hard to explain the power found in the quiet expression
of this sleeping/dreaming owl. Hold it in your hand and go along. |
| Size: |
9" tall (with base, as shown); Owl itself is 6 1/4" tall and
3 1/4" wide |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
This item is no
longer available. Please contact us for the next piece in the edition. |
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| Title: |
Raven Bronze #14 of 50 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
The Raven is the "trickster" of Arctic and Northwest Coast
mythology, and an intimidating thinker, so it seems fitting that this
sculpture has its mouth open - it seems to be delivering a message! |
| Size: |
9 1/2" tall (with base, as shown); Raven itself is 6 3/4"
long and 2 3/4" wide |
| Materials: |
Bronze; Acrylic Paint |
| Price: |
SOLD |
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| Title: |
Bear Mask Pendant |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
This is a solid Sterling Silver pendant of Hib's famous Bear Mask
sculpture; A Limited Edition of 50 pieces. |
| Size: |
1 1/4" h, 1 3/4" w, 1 3/4" d |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver |
| Price: |
Please contact us! |
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| Title: |
Dreaming Raven Pendant, Edition of 50 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
Cast from solid Sterling Silver, this fellow will be with
you when you need him! |
| Size: |
about 3" tall |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver; leather cord |
| Price: |
Please contact us! |
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| Title: |
Eagle Pendant |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
This is a solid Sterling Silver pendant of Hib's famous Eagle Mask
sculpture; A Limited Edition of 50 pieces. |
| Size: |
1 3/4" tall, 1 3/8" wide, 1" deep |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver |
| Price: |
Please contact us! |
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| Title: |
Owl Pendant, Edition of 50 |
| Artist: |
Hib Sabin |
| Community: |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Description: |
Cast from solid Sterling Silver, this fellow will be with
you when you need him! |
| Size: |
about 2 1/8" tall |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver; leather cord |
| Price: |
Please contact us! |
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