PUPPET - TALON THE EAGLE

Bring Indigenous art and culture to life with Puppet. This Puppet is 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, this puppet 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.

BEN HOUSTIE

"Art is my language and an expression of who I am and where I come from. Sharing my culture helps to honor and preserve it." Ben Houstie is a Heiltsuk Nation artist born in 1960 in Bella Bella, British Columbia. Ben began expressing his artistic abilities at a young age. He began painting on paper and canvas, then progressed to printmaking, carving cedar, and silver and gold jewelry-making. Houstie has worked with different artists, including Cheryl Hall, Robert Hall, David Gladstone, and Beau Dick. In 1988, he worked under Bill Reid, painting several drums of Bill’s designs and 20 paddles for the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. In 2000, Ben painted several reconstructed artworks for the Museum of Anthropology’s “The Transforming Image” exhibition at the University of British Columbia. Houstie developed his unique style, maintaining and preserving the traditional forms of his cultural heritage and background through his artwork.