A wide Eagle gold ring in progress. This will be under someone's Christmas tree in just 3 weeks.

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Today was my late grandmother Ellen Neel’s birthday.

She did a lot increase the awareness and appreciation of our traditional culture. Among her accomplishments she was known as the first woman carver, and the first N.W.C. Native artist to use silk screen printing. She returned the Sky World much too young— just 49 years old.       

 

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An Eagle Transforming to Human bracelet in progress. On a piece like this I take my time and enjoy the process, like savoring a glass of fine wine.

 

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Portrait of Chief Joe Medicine Crow 

by David Neel, Kwakiutl 

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A one-of-a-kind piece: a Whale pendant, Silver with Abalone Shell settings.

 

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Portrait of Kwakwaka'wakw elder Catherine Adams by David Neel, Kwakiult

 

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A special bracelet to celebrate a 50th birthday.

Eagle bracelet, silver with gold accents.

 

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I came across this wonderful photograph of my father, David Neel, and my grandma Ellen Neel from the 1950’s. Grandma started teaching my father to carve when he was a very young.

 

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I am working on a new book, Kwakiutl Ancient Stories (working title). It has been in progress for some time, & I will complete the manuscript by the end of the year, and published in 2026.  Countless hours go into writing a book, so I will very focused for the next while.

 

 

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A labor of love - Supernatural Eagle Necklace, silver & abalone shell.

 

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The Supernatural Eagle necklace is finally finished.

 

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Eagle Transformation Bracelet in a New A.I. Format #shorts

An Eagle Transforming to Human bracelet with our beautiful A.I. presenter, Far-Sighted-Woman. #shorts www.davidneelstudio.com #AI #artificialIntelligence #bracelet #bracelets #eagle #thunderbird #raven #killerwhale #orca #hummingbird #diamond #weddingring #weddinginspirations #goldrings #goldband #diamond #diamondring #diamondjewellery #diamonds #firstnations #nativeyoutube #nativejewelry #nativeart #nativeartist #indigenouspeoples #pacificnorthwest

 

Almost there - the Eagle Necklace with the soldering and polishing complete. Today I will start adding the abalone shell inlays, and there are a lot of those to do.

 

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An Eagle necklace in progress. This piece will take many hours and is a real labor-of-love. All the cut-out areas will be abalone shell inlays when complete.

 

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First Nations Silver Pendants #shorts

A short video featuring Northwest Coast Native silver pendants

 

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Mungo Martin & Charles Edenshaw Tribute Pendants

Tribute pendants featuring Chief Mungo Martin - Kwkakiutl, Charles Edenshaw - Haida, & Chief Mountain - Nissga. Silver pendant incorporating commemorative coins for the 1960's. www.davidneelstudio.com #mungoMartin #charlesEdenshaw #bracelet #bracelets #eagle #thunderbird #raven #bearjewelry #weddingring #weddinginspirations #goldrings #goldband #diamond #diamondring #diamondjewellery #diamonds #firstnations #nativeyoutube #nativejewelry #nativeart #nativeartist #indigenouspeoples #pacificnorthwest

Charles Edenshaw, was born in 1839, and is one of a very influential Northwest coast Native carver & hand engraver. He comes from Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, and his work has inspired generations of Indigenous artists.

 

Charles Edenshaw Pendant, 1-7/8” diameter, silver & commemorative coin

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Bear Transforming to Human Bracelet - David Neel, Kwakiutl

A one-of-a-kind bracelet by Northwest coast Native artist, David Neel, from the Kwakiutl First Nation. Silver, Gold & abalone shell, 1-1/2" x 6-1/2" www.davidneelstudio.com #bracelet #bracelets #eagle #thunderbird #raven #bearjewelry #weddingring #weddinginspirations #goldrings #goldband #diamond #diamondring #diamondjewellery #diamonds #firstnations #nativeyoutube #nativejewelry #nativeart #nativeartist #indigenouspeoples #pacificnorthwest

Wedding Bands & Engagement Rings by First Nations Artist David Neel

View a selection of First Nations gold wedding rings, engagement bands, and& promise rings.

 

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First Nations Contemporary Masks by David Neel

Many years ago, the carvers of the Northwest coast created masks that were inspired by the people and events of the times. During his journey as an artist, David discovered long-forgotten masks in public collections, such as a starvation mask, portrait mask of a chief’s daughter, portrait of a ship captain, and many others. This inspired him to create masks based on the people and historic events of our time. 

David says about his work: tradition is a foundation to build upon and not a boundary to restrain creativity.

 

 

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First Nations Masks by David Neel - Kwakiutl

The striking and dramatic masks of Kwakiutl artist David Neel, are brought together as a collection for the first time. A traditional carver for 37 years, his amazing pieces are inspired by ancient stories of his people.

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