Traditional First Nations Coast Salish Carving and Design
By Coast Salish Artist Jody Wilson

In the forests of the west coast of British Columbia stand the mighty Yellow Cedar that has been the traditional wood used for carving by the Coast Salish artists. For centuries Yellow Cedar has been carved to reveal the spirits and animals of the west coast of British Columbia.

Welcome to the West Coast

’Uy’ kwunus ’i lumnamu - It's good to see you

Where the Spirit lives

Jody Wilson, a Coast Salish First Nation Artist, grew up in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada, the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen, Musqueam and Hwlitsum First Nations and of all the Hun’qumi’num speaking people who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial. This small town on the back waters of the mighty Fraser River was a fishing and farming community surrounded in the natural beauty of mountains, ocean and rivers. The surrounding area and wildlife provide much of the inspiration and subject matter for Jody’s artwork.

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The work of  Jody Wilson

His work was introduced to the Vancouver Museum in 1984. Since then, it has been distributed throughout the world with pieces in The Museum of Art in New York, The Commonwealth Institute in London, England and private commissions in Australia, South Africa, Japan, Germany, the United States and Canada. Jody has made his mark as a Master Carver in a variety of mediums. Creating artworks like totems, carvings and masks from yellow cedar to bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants from gold and silver. Jody’s work is highly sought-after by many collectors of Northwest Coast First Nations artwork from around the world.

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Where Creativity Creates Spirit

Every commissioned piece tells a unique story. A story of relationship, family, welcoming or one pertaining to the reason of its creation. The spirit of the story is told through the creation of the piece carved by Jody Wilson to allow the story to last through eternity.

Wolverine

Commissioned


Private Commission Carving in Yellow Cedar Painted in traditional colours. The Wolverine 

School Teachings in 2022

Richmond Christian School


Completion of a school based class carving project at Richmond Christian School

The Sun God

Commissioned


Commissioned piece for Saint Pauls Hospital prayer room. Made from yellow cedar, acrylic paint and copper inlay . Measures 4 ft 6 inches wide, The Sun God is giver of life , the Hummingbirds are the spiritual healers , and the hands represent reconciliation for events of the past year .

Gold Bracelet

Unity of Wolves


Created for a couple who's wolf spirits found each other later in life and have made a union creating their own family pack.

Totems

Private Commission 


Totem poles can hold stories of myth, a legend, or honour Indigenous peoples through symbols such as the eagle, the raven, the thunderbird, the bear, the beaver, the wolf, the killer whale, owl and the frog.

The Welcome Figure

Welcoming totem commissioned for family youth center


The open hands holding and protecting the youth  ​​​of all who enter the center. 

Frog

Spirit of wealth and abundance.


Carved in yellow Cedar and hand painted in traditional colours the Frog is portrayed  with his tongue extended to touch another person or creature, representing the sharing of knowledge and power.

BlackFish Carving

Lords of the Ocean


Carved in Yellow Cedar and Finished in Natural polish, the Killer Whale or Black Fish symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. They are said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes.

BlackFish

The Protector


Limited Edition Prints. 
Prints are available framed and unframed​​​​​​​. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist with a letter of authenticity.
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Spirit,Wood & Metal

Northwest Coast First Nations Artist
Master Carver Jody Wilson

Every commissioned piece tells a unique story. A story of relationship, family, welcoming or one pertaining  to the  reason of its creation. The spirit of the story is told through the creation of the piece carved by Jody Wilson to allow the story to last through eternity.