Starting in the early 1970s, Reid created his first limited edition prints, which were significant in popularizing Haida art globally. By the end of the 1970s and into the 1980s, Reid's work in printmaking flourished during these decades. He became known for his silkscreen prints, or serigraphs, which were based on traditional Haida myths and stories. Haida Beaver Tsing is a captivating serigraph that emerged from this flourishing printmaking period. Here Reid deftly marries traditional Haida themes with a modern aesthetic. This particular print is a striking example of his technique, featuring symmetrical balance and a classic colour scheme of black and red on cream coloured paper. The beaver, with its bold formlines and iconic 'buck teeth', holds a stick and is cleverly merged with a human figure within its tail, creating a narrative of transformation—a hallmark of Haida lore. The delicately flaring, almost skeletal formline of the human figure contrasts with the beaver's solid form, signifying a metamorphosis between the natural, human, and supernatural realms. Atop the human figure, the three faces echo a 'chief's hat', a symbol of rank and the history of potlatches, marking the piece as a rich text of cultural significance.