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Ben Houstie
Cultural Background: Heiltsuk, Bella Bella, BC (Waglisla)
Heiltsuk artist Ben Houstie was born in Bella Bella, BC (Waglisla) in 1960. Ben’s works include: original paintings, limited edition prints, carved cedar rattles and paddles. He has worked with Cheryl Hall, Robert Hall, David Gladstone and Beau Dick. In 1988, Ben worked under Bill Reid painting several drums of Bill’s designs and 20 paddles for the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Ben also painted several reconstructed artworks in 2000 for the Museum of Anthropology’s ‘The Transforming Image’ exhibition, at the University of British Columbia.
“As a child, I had the opportunity to watch master carver, Mungo Martin, worked on the world’s largest totem pole, in Alert Bay, B.C. I had been removed from my family and community and placed in St Michael’s residential school in Alert Bay. Residential schools were designed to “remove” culture and promote assimilation and yet ironically in Alert Bay, I found the artistic traditions of our culture. As a survivor I am deeply impacted by the painful experiences of being in a residential school. My art is part of my healing and provides a connection to my culture. Working with Bill Reid as well as a project featuring bent box designs created by my great grandfather, Daniel Houstie were critical in my understanding of our unique art forms. I have committed my life to Northwest Coast Art and am delighted that my son Christopher is following in our family tradition.”
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Item Code: POD731LE
Family II
by: Houstie, BenIndigenous Limited EditionSize: 13 x 16 1/2 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD728LE
Family I
by: Houstie, BenIndigenous Limited EditionSize: 13 x 16 1/2 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD726LE
Four Hummingbirds
by: Houstie, BenIndigenous Limited EditionSize: 16 1/2 x 13 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD939
Killer Whales
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: 30163
Raven Dancer
by: Houstie, BenPosters and CanvasSize: 12 x 18 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: 30162
Wolf Dancer
by: Houstie, BenPosters and CanvasSize: 12 x 18 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: 30161
King Fisher
by: Houstie, BenPosters and CanvasSize: 12 x 18 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: 30160
Seal
by: Houstie, BenPosters and CanvasSize: 12 x 18 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD776
Eagle
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD774
Raven Dancer
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD773
Wolf Dancer
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD772
King Fisher
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD771
Seal
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD775
Salmon
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD770
Raven That Stole the Light
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD769
Raven Dancer
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD733
Sea Otter
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD731
Family II
by: Houstie, BenArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in Click here for pricing -
Item Code: POD775LE
Salmon
by: Houstie, BenIndigenous Limited EditionSize: 16 1/2 x 13 in Click here for pricing