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Preview: July 18th (10am - 5pm)
Pick ups: July 23nd - July 25th (10am - 5pm)
Preview and Pick up location: 27294 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
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Artist Biography - Earl Jones (Haida Nation)
Born: November 11, 1949 - Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
Mediums: Argillite, Wood, Silkscreen Prints
Training: Apprenticed with Robert Davidson; taught by Jim Edenshaw (Native Life Skills Program, Matsqui Institute)
Early Life
Earl Jones was born on November 11, 1949, in Haida Gwaii, the ancestral homeland of the Haida Nation. Growing up within one of the most influential artistic cultures on the Northwest Coast, Jones was surrounded from childhood by Haida formline design, carving traditions, and the community-based transmission of cultural knowledge. His early exposure to Haida carving laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to preserving and advancing Haida artistic expression.
Education & Apprenticeship
Jones received formal instruction through the Native Life Skills program at the Matsqui Institute, where he studied under respected Haida artist Jim Edenshaw. He later apprenticed with Robert Davidson, one of the most celebrated Haida master carvers of the modern era. Under Davidson's mentorship, Jones refined his understanding of formline structure, cultural narrative, and the technical discipline required for argillite and wood carving.
Artistic Practice & Mediums
Jones is best known for his argillite carvings, a medium exclusive to Haida artists. His work includes:
Miniature totems
Figurative sculptures
Boxes and plaques
Narrative scenes
Notable pieces such as his Killer Whale figurines and the argillite totem Birth O... (Maynards Lot 339, 2025)
In addition to argillite, Jones works in cedar and other native woods, producing traditional carvings, plaques, and ceremonial objects. He also creates limited-edition silkscreen prints, translating Haida formline design into graphic compositions that extend his artistic reach beyond sculpture.
Museum Collections
Jones's work is held in several major institutional collections, reflecting both his technical skill and cultural significance:
Museum of Anthropology (MOA) - Vancouver, BC
British Columbia Provincial Museum (Royal BC Museum) - Victoria, BC
Prince Rupert Museum - Prince Rupert, BC
These placements confirm his standing among recognized Haida artists whose work contributes to the preservation of Northwest Coast cultural heritage.
Auction Records & Market Presence
According to ArtValue.ca, Jones has documented auction activity in the argillite category:
Highest recorded sale:
Argillite totem "Birth O..."
Maynards Auction House, Vancouver - Lot 339
Sold for C$700 on May 1, 2025
(Estimate: C$400-600)
Price range:
C$500-1,000 for argillite works attributed to Jones
His carvings continue to be sought by collectors specializing in Haida argillite, Northwest Coast sculpture, and Indigenous fine art.
Auction Location:
27294 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove, British Columbia, V4W 3P8, Canada
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