Reg Davidson
Reg Davidson
1954 -
Hailing from a family of Haida art legends that includes his brother Robert Davidson and great-grandfather Charles Edenshaw, Reg Davidson is part of a generation of artists responsible for the rebirth and continuation of the Haida visual tradition. He views his work in the context of a proud history, and produces it in an effort to reclaim and pay homage to the sophisticated artistic heritage of the Haida people.

After working on numerous projects alongside his brother Robert, Reg emerged as a celebrated artist by distinguishing himself as an expert mask carver. Central to Davidson’s life on Haida Gwaii is traditional ceremony and dance, for which he carves new masks to be used as a part of the ceremonial function. Proficient in a variety of artistic media including metalwork and screenprinting, he is also recognized as a singer and dancer, and performs as the principal dancer with the group he and his brother founded in 1980, the Rainbow Creek Dancers. In 1986, Davidson, along with Glen Rabena, carved the first modern pole to be raised in Massett as part of the ceremonial assumption of a chiefly name since the practice had been outlawed in 1884.

Davidson has enjoyed an illustrious career which includes being personally commissioned by Damien Hirst for a pole, as well as a commission for Vancouver International Airport in 2016, which included two sculptures, a large bentwood box and a 24 foot pole. In 2008, Davidson was the recipient of a British Columbia Creative Achievement Award.
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Haida Shark Paddle by Reg Davidson sold for $2,500
Reg Davidson
Haida Shark Paddle
64 5/8 x 6 x 1 3/8 in, 164.1 x 15.2 x 3.5 cm
carved yellow cedar paddle with acrylic paint
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 CDN
Sold for: $2,500 CDN (premium included)
First Nations & Inuit Art on Thursday, February 27, 2020
Eagle Dancer (01289/2013-2155) by Reg Davidson sold for $756
Reg Davidson
Eagle Dancer (01289/2013-2155)
18 3/8 x 17 1/2 in, 46.7 x 44.4 cm
screenprint on paper
Estimate: $300 - $500 CDN
Sold for: $756 CDN (premium included)
March 2015 - 2nd Session on Wednesday, March 18, 2015
White Raven (01973/2013-510) by Reg Davidson sold for $486
Reg Davidson
White Raven (01973/2013-510)
12 1/2 x 16 in, 31.7 x 40.6 cm
screenprint on paper
Estimate: $300 - $500 CDN
Sold for: $486 CDN (premium included)
May 2015 - 3rd Session on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Raven and First People by Reg Davidson sold for $351
Reg Davidson
Raven and First People
21 1/2 x 22 1/2 in, 54.6 x 57.1 cm
silkscreen
Estimate: $200 - $300 CDN
Sold for: $351 CDN (premium included)
December 2010 on Thursday, December 16, 2010
4 Seasons (02854/2013-3142) by Reg Davidson sold for $297
Reg Davidson
4 Seasons (02854/2013-3142)
11 3/8 x 15 7/8 in, 28.9 x 40.3 cm
screenprint on paper
Estimate: $300 - $500 CDN
Sold for: $297 CDN (premium included)
September 2015 - 2nd Session on Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Frog (02002/2013-674) by Reg Davidson sold for $250
Reg Davidson
Frog (02002/2013-674)
6 1/4 x 15 3/4 in, 15.9 x 40 cm
screenprint on paper
Estimate: $300 - $500 CDN
Sold for: $250 CDN (premium included)
June 2015 - 2nd Session on Wednesday, June 17, 2015