PUPPET - HUNTER THE BEAR

Bring Indigenous art and culture to life with Native Northwest Puppets. Our Puppets are the perfect way to spark creativity and imagination in kids of all ages. Made from high-quality materials and featuring bright and colorful designs, these puppets are sure to become a favorite toy for kids and adults alike. Whether your child wants to put on a puppet show or engage in imaginative play, these puppets will bring characters to life and inspire storytelling. The easy-to-use hand and finger puppets are suitable for all skill levels and can be used by one person or multiple players for endless entertainment. With many characters to choose from you're sure to find the one that best speaks to you.

"I am honored to create art that respects the traditions of my ancestors from the Naikun Raven clan on Haida Gwaii." Corey Bulpitt, also known as Taakeit Aaya or "Gifted Carver" by the Haida of the Naikun Raven clan, was born in Prince Rupert, BC. He is the great-great-grandson of famed artist Charles Edenshaw (1839-1920) and prolific argillite carver Louis Collison (1881-1970). Bulpitt is an avid painter, jeweler, and wood and argillite carver who has enjoyed exploring many different mediums. He experiments with contemporary media and design elements and uses spray paint to create large-scale graffiti-style paintings involving urban youth in Vancouver, incorporating traditional Haida formline. As a member of the Beat Nation Live arts collective, Corey's contemporary graffiti art pieces can be seen in many museums, festivals, and urban landscapes.

In 2010, Bulpitt assisted Klatle Bhi in crafting a 30-foot pole for the Vancouver Winter Olympics. In 2017, he received the BC Creative Achievement Award for First Nations Art for Artistic Excellence in both traditional and contemporary visual art. Bulpitt is a board member of the Bill Reid Foundation.