“Four Hummingbirds” 18 oz. Signature Mug by Artist Ben Houstie

“Four Hummingbirds” 18 oz. Signature Mug

by Artist Ben Houstie

Indigenous Collection
Artist: Ben Houstie

These mugs feature Authentic Indigenous Art
With the artist’s signature on the inside of mug
Mugs are 18 oz. (560ml) capacity
Individually boxed for protection
The Artist’s biography on the back of the box
All artists or copyright holders are paid a royalty for the sale of each product

CAPACITY:
Mugs are 18oz. (560ml)

CARE:
Dishwasher and microwave safe

MATERIALS:
Made of fine china, Ink

DIMENSIONS:
Item Size: 14 x 10.5 x 11.5 cm
Item Weight: 425g

Box Size: 15 x 12 x 13 cm
Box Weight: 530g

Designed in Canada
Made in China

Artist: Ben Houstie – Heiltsuk, Bella Bella, BC (Waglisla)

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.”