Don Yeomans

Northwest Coast Native Artist Don Yeomans from Haida / Metis Nations

Haida / Metis Nations

Born on June 29, 1958, in Prince Rupert, BC, Don Yeomans is one of the most respected and renowned Northwest Coast Native artists. Born of a Masset Haida father and a Metis mother from Slave Lake, Alberta, Yeomans has studied and worked in the Haida Style since he was a youth.

As a young man, Yeomans apprenticed under the expert guidance of his aunt, Freda Diesing. He worked with Robert Davidson RCA on the Charles Edenshaw Memorial Longhouse and completed a jewelry apprenticeship with Phil Janze. Yeomans has also studied fine art at Langara College in Vancouver.

He has worked with many acclaimed Northwest coast artists, including Bill Reid, Robert Davidson, Phil Janze and Gerry Marks, studying their styles, techniques and philosophies.

Don Yeomans crafts his artworks in many materials: he creates exquisite jewelry pieces in gold and silver, paints elegant Haida designs on paper, produces outstanding prints and is one of the finest carvers.

His work can be found in the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology, the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, and the Seattle Art Museum. In 2002 he completed a major totem pole commission for Stanford University.

Works by this Artist (Present + Past + Public)

Present Works

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  • Spirit Bear Panel

    Don Yeomans

    CA$12,700.00

    Cast Forton

    Cast Forton is suitable for both outdoor and indoor display.

  • Energy Dance Panel [3 Tiles]

    Don Yeomans

    CA$3,600.00

    Plaster

    Limited edition

    9 Tiles in total [available in sets of 3, 6 or 9] – ask us for details.

    Plaster is suitable for both outdoor and indoor display.

    This extraordinary piece stands as a resplendent tribute to one of the Pacific Northwest Coast’s paramount and revered sources of vitality: the Salmon. Salmon, an integral and indispensable facet of life in this region, has left an indelible imprint on the cultures, interactions, technologies, and spiritual beliefs of the Pacific Northwest Indigenous communities.

    “Water gives energy to the salmon.” – Don Yeomans

    In this quote, the artist encapsulates the spiritual and life-sustaining essence bestowed upon this remarkable creature. Revered as a gift from the Creator, Salmon transcends its physical form to embody abundance, regeneration, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. The shape of the body allows Salmon to defy gravity as it dances upstream to fulfil its essential role within the cycle of our lives.

    This masterpiece skillfully converges nine distinct Salmon into a harmonious whole, thereby creating a symbol of unification that mirrors the interconnectedness of our existence.

    Each meticulously rendered Salmon pays homage to the mastery of the artist as well as the intricate dance of life and energy that defines the West Coast Indigenous communities.

  • Energy Dance Panel [9 Tiles]

    Don Yeomans

    CA$10,800.00

    Plaster

    Limited edition

    9 Tiles in total [available in sets of 3, 6 or 9] – ask us for details.

    Plaster is suitable for both outdoor and indoor display.

    This extraordinary piece stands as a resplendent tribute to one of the Pacific Northwest Coast’s paramount and revered sources of vitality: the Salmon. Salmon, an integral and indispensable facet of life in this region, has left an indelible imprint on the cultures, interactions, technologies, and spiritual beliefs of the Pacific Northwest Indigenous communities.

    “Water gives energy to the salmon.” – Don Yeomans

    In this quote, the artist encapsulates the spiritual and life-sustaining essence bestowed upon this remarkable creature. Revered as a gift from the Creator, Salmon transcends its physical form to embody abundance, regeneration, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. The shape of the body allows Salmon to defy gravity as it dances upstream to fulfil its essential role within the cycle of our lives.

    This masterpiece skillfully converges nine distinct Salmon into a harmonious whole, thereby creating a symbol of unification that mirrors the interconnectedness of our existence.

    Each meticulously rendered Salmon pays homage to the mastery of the artist as well as the intricate dance of life and energy that defines the West Coast Indigenous communities.

  • Energy Dance Panel [6 Tiles]

    Don Yeomans

    CA$7,200.00

    Plaster

    Limited edition

    9 Tiles in total [available in sets of 3, 6 or 9] – ask us for details.

    Plaster is suitable for both outdoor and indoor display.

    This extraordinary piece stands as a resplendent tribute to one of the Pacific Northwest Coast’s paramount and revered sources of vitality: the Salmon. Salmon, an integral and indispensable facet of life in this region, has left an indelible imprint on the cultures, interactions, technologies, and spiritual beliefs of the Pacific Northwest Indigenous communities.

    “Water gives energy to the salmon.” – Don Yeomans

    In this quote, the artist encapsulates the spiritual and life-sustaining essence bestowed upon this remarkable creature. Revered as a gift from the Creator, Salmon transcends its physical form to embody abundance, regeneration, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. The shape of the body allows Salmon to defy gravity as it dances upstream to fulfil its essential role within the cycle of our lives.

    This masterpiece skillfully converges nine distinct Salmon into a harmonious whole, thereby creating a symbol of unification that mirrors the interconnectedness of our existence.

    Each meticulously rendered Salmon pays homage to the mastery of the artist as well as the intricate dance of life and energy that defines the West Coast Indigenous communities.

     

  • Raven Helmet

    Don Yeomans

    Price upon request

    Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint, Hide

    Circa 1997

    Previously owned by Robert Davidson

  • Divide & Conquer [Framed]

    Don Yeomans

    CA$1,400.00

    Serigraph, Edition of 99

    2021

    Framed

    “The print depicts two humans, split from one original body they once shared. Separated and suspicious of each other, they are easy victims for the powers that divide them.” – Don Yeomans

  • Killerwhale & Hawk Bentwood Bowl

    Don Yeomans

    CA$20,500.00

    Yellow Cedar wood (bent & bulged), Operculum shell, Acrylic paint

    These steam-bent boxes are a lot of fun to do. The boards being extra thick lend themselves well to very sculptural carving. I chose to do a Killerwhale nearly twenty years ago, when I first got this box from my late friend, Larry Rosso. The paint and operculum shell inlay evolved to counteract the strong wood grain that wanted to be the star.” – Don Yeomans

  • Killerwhale & Eagle Panel

    Don Yeomans

    CA$26,500.00

    Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint

    Don Yeomans’ Killerwhale & Eagle Panel is a beautiful and dynamic depiction of two significant and powerful figures in Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous culture. Carved from rich red cedar wood, the panel features a classic red and black color-scheme that is commonly seen in historic northern artworks. The vibrant red, combined with the dynamic expressiveness of the carving, easily captures the attention of all those in its vicinity. With such impeccable detail and fluidity, this artwork serves as a true testament to Don Yeomans’ skill as a master artist.

  • Bear Bracelet

    Don Yeomans

    CA$42,000.00

    20K Yellow Gold, Repoussé, Chased, Stippled & Engraved
    Tapered

  • Killerwhale Triptych Panels

    Don Yeomans

    CA$36,000.00

    Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint

    36 x 24.75 x 2″ (each panel)

    36 x 74.25 x 2″ (entire triptych)

    I have always loved patterns in design. The goal in this series was to represent a pod of whales in a very traditional colour & design. The biggest challenge for me in this was the absolute [tedium] I experienced having to carve the same design three times.” – Don Yeomans

Past Works

The artist’s Past Works at our Gallery have now sold; however, a custom order may be possible if the artist is available and accepting commissions.

  • Don Yeomans Art online - Killerwhale & Moon Bracelet
  • Don Yeomans Art - Gunarh and His Wife Sculpture - Yellow Cedar
  • Buy Don Yeomans art online - Bear Panel