Reg Davidson

Reg Davidson is a well established Haida artist with a career that has spanned several decades. He began his artistic training in 1972 under the guidance of his father, Claude Davidson, Chief of the Village of Dadens, on Haida Gwaii. He also apprenticed with his well-known brother, Robert Davidson.

One of his first monumental solo projects was a thirty-foot totem pole that he was commissioned to carve in 1980. Davidson had his first solo exhibition in 1991. For this show, he produced several major works - a large red cedar Frog Sculpture, an exquisitely carved Chief’s Seat and a nine-foot Eagle/Killer Whale Totem Pole. He has had pieces featured in several major exhibitions including "Raven Travelling: Two Centuries of Haida Art" at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2006 and "Challenging Traditions" at the McMichael Museum in 2008. He has produced several other monumental pieces, including a totem pole for British artist Damien Hirst in 2008. His work is highly sought after by private and public collectors worldwide.

Davidson is a founding member of The Rainbow Creek Dance Group, a group that performs at major ceremonies and potlatches. Davidson produces much of the regalia for the group – including masks, drums and dance capes. This involvement has greatly influenced his development of a distinct carving style. His understanding of a mask's function and movement impacts the way in which he carves them, this context has informed his art.

"In the old days, everything that was made had a function and today most things are wall hangings. Early on I did an eagle head piece that did not fit anyone and only after learning to dance changed my style. 

8 items

Bear Mother
Reg Davidson (Haida)

1980 Edition 145/229 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. In...

1980 Edition 145/229 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characte...

$750.00

Eagle
Reg Davidson (Haida)

1980 Edition 145/229 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. In...

1980 Edition 145/229 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characte...

$750.00

Frog
Reg Davidson (Haida)

1979 Edition /229 This print is available framed for $700 CAD. Please contact the gallery directl...

1979 Edition /229 This print is available framed for $700 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common cha...

$400.00

Gagiit Mask
Reg Davidson (Haida)

$7,000.00

Raven with a Broken Beak
Reg Davidson (Haida)

1979 Edition 112/229 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures...

1979 Edition 112/229 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descr...

$500.00

Three Finned #1
Reg Davidson (Haida)

Edition /94 Available framed for $950 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwor...

Edition /94 Available framed for $950 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a ...

$500.00

Three Finned #2
Reg Davidson (Haida )

Edition /94 Available framed for $950 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwor...

Edition /94 Available framed for $950 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a ...

$500.00

Three Finned #3
Reg Davidson (Haida)

Edition /94 Available framed for $950 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwor...

Edition /94 Available framed for $950 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a ...

$500.00