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Photo of Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  ( Yamok Village )

Ben Kiang

Country/Region: Papua New Guinea (view other artists)

Tribe: Sawos (Mevimbit)

Village: Yamok Village

Ben Kiang was born in the isolated jungle village of Yamok in 1966. The Kiang family is one of the leading artistic families on the Sepik River. He and his brothers learned traditional carving techniques from their father.Referring to the bird totemic figures in much of his work, he also creates remarkable carvings depicting family life. He is represented in several major galleries in Australia, Canada and Europe. His carvings are also sought after by many private collectors world wide.

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Artwork by Ben Kiang


Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Carved Bird

Carved Bird
2008

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Carved Parrot

Carved Parrot
2008

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Proud Bird

Proud Bird
2007

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Hornbill

Hornbill
2006

 
Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Carved Frieze

Carved Frieze
1996

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Flying Fox

Flying Fox
2008 sold

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Perched Bird

Perched Bird
2006 sold

 
Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Bird with bent neck

Bird with bent neck
2006 sold

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Bird with fruit

Bird with fruit
2006 sold

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Hornbill

Hornbill
2006 sold

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Sulphur Crested Cockatoo
2006 sold

 
Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004 sold

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004 sold

Ben Kiang ( Sawos (Mevimbit) )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004 sold

 

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