Esta Bee, Indigenous Artisan

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Esta Bee is an indigenous multidisciplinary artisan and photographer from the Northwest Territories, now residing in Spruce Grove, AB. She is a Teetl’it Gwich’in artist and beader working with hide, antler and Dene Athabaskan beaded florals.

Current Work

Current work is with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts in recreating Dene wall pockets. Style is an older, lower Mackenzie River style.

Shop Beadwork

  • Beadwork

    Matte beadwork in acrylic resin, brimming with rich tones.

  • Antler, Hide and Dene Beaded Florals

    Hometanned hide, antler beaded earrings, fringe and traditional Dene Florals

  • Vintage Beads

    Antique, vintage beads and trade beads.

Shop the art collections

  • Northern Art Collection

  • The Prairies

  • Birch Collection

“Respect, Honesty, Our Stories, Honor, Laughter, Kindness, Sharing and Caring.”

-Our Gwich’in Values