Description
Roi, also called Peacock groupers for their colorful spots and stripes, can be found in habitats ranging from French Polynesia to the coast of West Africa. Roi were introduced to Hawaii in the 1950s with the idea that they could provide food options for the community. However, roi became known to cause ciguatoxin, a type of food poisoning, and fishermen avoided eating them. They are considered an invasive fish and as a result, spearfishing events and “roi roundups” started on Maui and other places to remove them from local reefs.
Printed in the direct method of gyotaku (Chokusetsu-ho) onto mulberry paper. It is archival and PH neutral (acid free). The paper measures 11 inches x 17 inches and has a deckle edge. It has been dry-mounted to a rice paper backing using a traditional mounting method.
Signed in pencil and stamped with my red seal in the lower right corner. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
