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Bill Helin Collection 12" Canoe Play Set with Finger Puppets
$42.50 USD
Description
Embark on a fun-filled cultural journey with this canoe playset. Designed by renowned Tsimshian artist Bill Helin, this beautifully crafted "Culture Crew" collection set features traditional Northwest Coast designs. The canoe has three adorable 5" finger puppets: Spirit Bear, Raven, and Frog (contact us if you want an individual piece). Perfect for imaginative play, this set introduces the legends and stories of the Tlingit and Tsimshian people through interactive storytelling. Ideal for children and adults alike, the playset encourages cultural exploration and learning.
Bill Helin
Bill Helin is of Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Norwegian descent and is a member of the Tsimshian Nation, born and raised in the Northwest coastal community of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. His father was Arthur Helin; his grandfather, Henry William Helin, was Chief of the Gitlan Tribe; and his grandmother, Maud Helin, was Chief of the Gitgeese Tribe. Bill spent many hours listening to his grandmother’s stories of the Tsimshian People. He was amusing his family, friends, and teachers with caricatures and cartoons at a young age. Bill has illustrated many children’s books published by Strong Nations.
