Isaac ‘Ike’ Charlie

Isaac or Ike Charlie started carving at the age of ten. He was taught by his older brother Art Charlie II. His mother hailed from Ahousaht, BC and his father from Sweden. Ike has been carving for 30 years. At a very young age he achieved as a professional artist. At the age of 18 he was teaching a native art class at the Ha-ho-pa-yuk School in Port Alberni, BC. He has also worked in the Victoria, BC school district as a native art and cultural teacher. Ike has worked many jobs, but has always come back to his art, and now he is a full time artist. He has returned to Port Alberni, here on Vancouver Island, where he was born. He has taught many other youth who were interested to carve privately. Ike is a father to four children and learning as much as he can, so he may pass these teachings onto the next generation. Ike is well respected by his family and reflects the care he shows to to all of them. His work is contemporary and he carves masks, plaques,model poles, feast dishes, and aspires to learn other mediums.
Ike Charlie – Spirit Journey



Transformer Puu-Ka-Mus
paddler,rear
Raven,Eagle
Transformer
Killer Whale
Sisiutl, middle
Wolf,Bear
Thunderbird,front
Canoe & Orcas
5 ft 3 in by 11 in
White Pine,Shoe polish
Sold
Ike Charlie- Feather
Feather- Ike Charlie- Ahousaht Nation
Red Cedar,Paint
25 inches by 5 inches
Sold
Ike Charlie-Humming Bird
Humming Bird- Ike Charlie- Ahousaht Nation
$110 each




