Born on March 10th of 1954, Donavon Gates is a registered member of the Old Massett band from Haida Gwai (Queen Charlotte) Islands on the North-West Coast of British Columbia. Through his mother’s side of the family he shares the raven crest, which is one of the two main crests of the Haida nation.
Donavon has always been a carver at heart. Working in such mediums as wood, silver, and prints, his main material in the earlier days was Argillite. Now he is focused on wood carvings - without loosing his skill needed for the stone carvings. Some of the artists who taught him this craft include Eli Bell, Dilbert Bell, Hector Thompson, and Maury Clark.
After carving for decades, he has developed an exceptional quality of craftsmanship. You really don't find this exceptional quality often, and Donavon's pieces of fine art are highly sought after. They are mainly sold into private collections and shown in exhibitions in North America.
Wall Panel, Family of Orcas by Donavon Gates - SOLD
20" Masterpiece, Whale Family by Donavon Gates
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Ceremonial Haida Eagle Whistle/Rattle, DonavonGates - SOLD
Ceremonial Haida Eagle Whistle and Rattle on beautiful stand by Haida artist Donavon Gates
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Haida Bowl and ladle, Whaling Canoe, Raven design, by Donavon Gates - SOLD
Stunning Haida Bowl, Whaling Canoe with Raven design, Donavon Gates, Old Masset Band
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Raven and Sun, Haida Bentwood Box by Donavon Gates
Gorgeous Bentwood Box depicting Raven and Sun by Haida artist Donavon Gates
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Round Wall panel, showing the Whale and Raven and Chief by Donavon Gates
20" Carving of a Round Wall Panel by Donavon Gates
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Wolf and Killer Whale by Donavon Gates
Set of Wolf and Killer Whale Wall panels by Haida Artist Donavon Gates
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Round Wall Panel - Hawk with Bear Carving by Donavon Gates - SOLD
Haida Hawk with Bear, 20" circular wall panel, Masterpiece
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Haida Bear, inlaid, hand carved by Donavon Gates
Bear, hand carved, Haida Nation master artist Donavon Gates
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Haida Eagle wall art carving by Donavon Gates
Eagle by Haida artist Donavon Gates, inlaid, hand carved, signed
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20" Hummingbird wall panel by Donavon Gates
20" Mastercarving of a Hummingbird with Flower by Haida Artist Donavon Gates
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Haida Wolf and Moon, by Donavon Gates - SOLD
Wolf and moon, detailed, inlaid, by Haida Nation artist Donavon Gates
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Grizzly Bear by Haida Artist Donavon Gates - SOLD
Grizzly Bear by Haida Artist Donavon Gates
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Haida Wolf, Raven, Eagle and Moon by Donavon Gates - SOLD
20" Circular Raven Moon and Wolf carving by Haida Artist Donavon Gates
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Haida Eagle, Abalone inlaid, by Donavon Gates Old Massett Band - SOLD
Eagle, inlaid with Abalone by Haida artist Donavon Gates from the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii)
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Haida art, Wolf on old growth cedar, superb quality by Donavon Gates - SOLD
Wolf, old growth cedar, Haida art by Donavon Gates from
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Raven and Sun, authentic, Haida artist Donavon Gates - SOLD
Superb quality cedar Raven and Sun art carving by Haida artist Donavon Gates
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Owl and Mouse, by Haida artist Donavon Gates - SOLD
Owl and Mouse, by Donavon Gates from the Old Massett Band, Haida, authentic and direct from artist
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Haida Bear, by Donavon Gates from Haida Gwaii - SOLD
Grizzly Bear, red cedar, hand carved by Haida artist Donavon Gates
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Ceremonial Haida Wolf Rattle AND Whistle, Donavon Gates -SOLD
Rare ceremonial Haida Rattle and Whistle, Wolf, by master artist Donavon Gates from Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte)
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Haida Chief Talking Stick, rattling, with base by Donavon Gates - SOLD
Haida Chief Talking Stick and Rattle by Donavon Gates from the Old Massett Band
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Haida Wolf, 17" circular cedar, hand carved by Donavon Gates - SOLD
Wolf playing in mud, hand carved and authentic Haida art by Donavon Gates, Old Massett Band
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Haida Thunderbird on base, Donavon Gates, Old Masset Band - SOLD
Thunderbird on base by Haida artist Donavon Gates, authentic and direct from artist
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Haida Raven on base with first men by Donavon Gates - SOLD
Raven with First Men on base by Haida artist Donavon Gates, Queen Charlotte Islands)
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