Northwest Coast Native Indian Jewelry & Art by David Neel

Northwest Coast Native Indian Jewelry & Art by David Neel Exquisite Northwest Native American Jewelry & Art David Neel is a Native multi-media artist with over 30 years professional experience.

He works in wood, photography, precious metals, and the written word to create art that reflects the rich cultural heritage of his people, the Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka'wakw) of Vancouver Island, Canada. A hereditary artist, he follows in the footsteps of his family, who are some of the leading figures in Northwest coast Native art. This includes; Dave Neel Sr., his father, Ellen Neel, his grandmother, M

ungo Martin, his great-great uncle, and Charlie James, his great-great-great grandfather. He was taught in the traditional way, by peers from his fathers village. He then went on to establish a contemporary style that incorporates the legends and teachings of his people. Starting with gold and silver, he skillfully transforms the ancient stories into unique and powerful pieces of jewelry. Throughout his career he has worked in a number of media, including: woodcarving, photography, painting and printmaking. He is the author of two books on Native culture, and is currently working on a third book. He has had dozens of exhibitions in museums and art galleries, and is represented in numerous public collections. Jewelry design has special significance for David though, because of the limitless creative possibilities. He also enjoys the meaning that his clients attach to the work; using them to mark important events in their lives; birth, death, relationships, and even victory overcoming an illness. Over the years his clients have shared many stories about the symbolism they assign to his pieces, and this is what he finds fulfilling.

Hand-engraved Eagle pendant in progress. Northwest Native formline carving on sterling silver with 24k gold inlays — a d...
04/12/2026

Hand-engraved Eagle pendant in progress. Northwest Native formline carving on sterling silver with 24k gold inlays — a detailed piece of jewelry taking shape.

The carving on this gold & diamond band follows classic Northwest coast Native design, where the hummingbird is seen as ...
03/31/2026

The carving on this gold & diamond band follows classic Northwest coast Native design, where the hummingbird is seen as a symbol of joy and vitality.

One of my favorite animals to engrave—the Octopus. 14K gold bracelet, 1” x 6”
03/21/2026

One of my favorite animals to engrave—the Octopus.
14K gold bracelet, 1” x 6”

This was my favorite piece to work on. Recently someone asked me the price to commision one, but with the current price ...
03/18/2026

This was my favorite piece to work on. Recently someone asked me the price to commision one, but with the current price of gold and silver it is not practical.
Silver Box with 24K Gold Inlays

Customers regularly contact me to ask if a ring I made for them 30 years ago can be re-engraved. How many products do yo...
03/11/2026

Customers regularly contact me to ask if a ring I made for them 30 years ago can be re-engraved. How many products do you buy that last three decades?
- Raven ring, White Gold with Yellow Gold Trim, Diamond Eye

Northwest Coast Native design is all about the flow.Wolf Silver Pendant in Progress.
03/06/2026

Northwest Coast Native design is all about the flow.
Wolf Silver Pendant in Progress.

The Legend of the Bear Mother A princess once went berry picking and complained of the thorns and small fruit. When she ...
02/28/2026

The Legend of the Bear Mother

A princess once went berry picking and complained of the thorns and small fruit. When she stepped in bear dung, she angrily cursed the bears. They heard her and carried her to their village. The bear chief’s son took her as his wife, and she lived among the bear people. In time she bore two sons, fur-covered and more bear than human.

Her brothers never stopped searching and eventually found the bear village. The bear prince fled with his family, but they were cornered in a cave. Knowing they could not escape, he offered his life so his sons might be spared. The brothers agreed and slew him.

The princess returned home, but her sons, raised in the forest, went back to live among the bears.

Bear Ring, Yellow & White Gold, Diamond

I do enjoy engraving wide gold bands, so much space to create. Eagle ring, 14K gold, 1/2" wide.
02/17/2026

I do enjoy engraving wide gold bands, so much space to create.
Eagle ring, 14K gold, 1/2" wide.

The 24K gold inlays are pain-staking slow, but I like combining gold and silver. Wolf pendant in progress.
02/13/2026

The 24K gold inlays are pain-staking slow, but I like combining gold and silver.
Wolf pendant in progress.

The first step towards a gold ring, pendant or bracelet. I love the process of molten metal transforming into something ...
02/08/2026

The first step towards a gold ring, pendant or bracelet. I love the process of molten metal transforming into something that will symbolize the important events in life.

Just finished polishing this Eagle Feather ring, Yellow Gold & Diamond
01/29/2026

Just finished polishing this Eagle Feather ring, Yellow Gold & Diamond

01/11/2026

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443 West 3rd Street (By Appointment Only)
North Vancouver, BC
V7M1G6

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