Joe David
Nuu-chah-nulth (Tla-o-qui-aht) Nation
Joe David was born in the small Clayoquot village of Opitsat on the west coast of Vancouver Island, considered the territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth people. Although much of his childhood was spent in Seattle, he maintained a positive connection with his cultural heritage through his late father, Hyacinth David.
Both his son Doug David and grandson Adonis David are accomplished artists in their own right.
In the late 1960s, after attending art school and working as a commercial artist, David turned his attention to First Nation’s art. Following this personal decision, he met Duane Pasco, a recognized student and teacher of Northwest Coast art, and Bill Holm, the well-known Northwest Coast scholar. David began attending Holm’s classes at the University of Washington, and between 1971 and 1973 was apprenticed to Pasco. Both Pasco and Holm stimulated David to explore the style of a number of Northwest Coast traditions.
This varied background of experience has allowed David to independently, and in concert with his cousin, Ron Hamilton, rediscover and redefine not only his own Nuu-chah-nulth tradition of sculpture and design, but to also understand other variations in form distinct to other regions along British Columbia’s coastline.
Today, Joe is not only an accredited master carver, but he has been in pursuit of lecturing within North America and abroad. His artwork can be found in many private and public collections worldwide.
Works by this Artist (Present + Past + Public)
Present Works
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Thunderbird
Joe David
CA$1,600.00Serigraph, Edition of 22
2024
Unframed
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
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Ulthma-koke Mask
Joe David
CA$9,000.00Red Cedar wood, Horse Hair, Bear Pelt, Feathers, Acrylic paint
13 x 8 x 7″ (mask only)
26 x 17 x 10.5″ (including hair & feathers)
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Raven Shaman Rattle
Joe David
CA$7,800.00Alder wood, Acrylic paint
3.5 x 4 x 10.5″
8.25 x 4 x 9.75″ (including stand)
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Guu Geet Mask
Joe David
CA$8,000.00Alder wood, Goat Hair, Dowels, Acrylic paint
15 x 12 x 8″ (including hair)
11 x 10 x 7″ (mask only) -
Ceremonial Bentwood Box
Joe David
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
1992
Specific and unique to the Northwest Coast People is the bentwood or bent-corner box or container. A most outstanding item of the First Nations people, it is a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
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Cod Swallowing the Moon Panel
Joe David
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Bronze cast, Acrylic paint
This panel is created from one single piece of Cedar wood, which is a minimum of 500 years old.
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Ancestor Stylized Mask
Joe David
CA$9,000.00Red Cedar Wood, Acrylic Paint, Cedar Bark
13 x 8.25 x 9″ (including bark)
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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.