William Cook

William Cook was born in 1974 in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, BC. Born to the Namgis Tribe, he is a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw people and a cousin to Harold Alfred, another reputable and talented northwest Indigenous artist.

William began his artisan career working with prints and later apprenticed for two years under the tutelage of Paddy Seaweed. He has been carving gold and sterling silver jewellery since 1992.

In 2016, William's original design was selected from many entries to be featured on the exterior of a new, high-speed passenger ferry in the downtown harbours of Victoria and Vancouver. These Ferries have since been moved to use in Central America.

He currently lives and works in Victoria.

12 products

12 products

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This sterling silver and 14K gold pendant is oval shaped and has a depiction of the Bear carved into it. The Bear's face is made out of gold.
Oval Bear Silver and 14K Gold Pendant
William Cook
$665.00
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This silver and 14K gold pendant is shaped like the Eagle and has carvings that depict the Eagle. The Eagle's face is made of 14k gold.
Eagle Shaped Silver and 14K Gold Pendant
William Cook
$665.00
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This gold and silver pendant has a large, circle shape. The Raven is depicted in the Piece with its head in the top and its two wings extending around it. The details of the ravens head and wings are included. The head of the raven is carved in 14K gold.
Circle Raven Gold and Silver Pendant
William Cook
$665.00
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This sterling silver and 14K gold Wolf pendant is shaped like the side profile of the Wolf. The Wolf's head is facing upward and its tail comes up to its head. The details of the wolf, including its fur, is carved into the surface of the pendant. The face of the legend has been made from gold.
Silver and Gold Wolf Pendant
William Cook
$665.00
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This silver and gold cuff bracelet has a single, wide band with a gap in the back. The band is sterling silver and the Blue Heron is carved into the center of the band. It is depicted in a side view and has a long neck and beak. Its head is done in 14K gold and its wings are depicted on both ends of the piece. The wings have feather details.
Heron Bird Silver and Gold Cuff Bracelet
William Cook
$1,190.00
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This sterling silver and gold bangle bracelet has a single, thin band with carvings on the surface of it depicting the Orca. The head of the legend is carved into a 14K gold oval. On either side of the band, the body of the Orca with a dorsal fin and tail are carved.
Orca Silver and Gold Bangle Bracelet
William Cook
$775.00
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Each dangle earring features a raven with a 14K yellow gold face. Hand-carved by Kwakwaka’wakw artist William Cook.
Silver and Gold Raven Shape Earrings
William Cook
$695.00
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Each dangle earring features a wolf with a 14K yellow gold face. Hand-carved by Kwakwaka’wakw artist William Cook.
Silver and Gold Wolf Shape Earrings
William Cook
$695.00
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Each dangle earring features an orca with a 14K yellow gold face. Hand-carved by Kwakwaka’wakw artist William Cook.
Silver and Gold Orca Shape Earrings
William Cook
$695.00
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Each dangle earring consists of a curved, oval featuring a bear. Face done in 14K yellow gold. Hand-carved by Kwakwaka’wakw artist William Cook.
Silver and Gold Bear Ellipse Earrings
William Cook
$695.00
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Each dangle earring consists of a long, curved, oval featuring a hummingbird pointing downwards with beak in flower. Face done in 14K yellow gold. Cross-hatching background. Hand-carved by Kwakwaka’wakw artist William Cook.
Silver and Gold Hummingbird Ellipse Earrings
William Cook
$695.00
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Each dangle earring consists of an oval featuring an eagle with wings outstretched. Eagle head is done in 14K yellow gold. Hand-carved by Kwakwaka’wakw artist William Cook.
Silver and Gold Oval Eagle Earrings
William Cook
$695.00