William Cook 1/2” Silver Bracelet Hummingbird Cherie Charlie’s work represents a variety

Charlie’s work represents a variety of Northwest Coast legends and is notable for its broad and accessible style

Recently he

hereditary chief of the Ahousaht First Nation of Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island

known for his realistic carvings of small and medium-sized walking bears

Its narrative power relies on the unguarded

William Cook 1/2” Silver Bracelet Hummingbird Cherie Charlie’s work represents a variety1 2 Height x 6" Diameter William Cook, an expert Kwakwakawakw artist from Alert Bay, BC, hails from a family of renowned artists: his brother, Rande Cook, known for his masterpieces, and his niece, the talented Jazmine McCrimmon Cook. Under the guidance of his grandfather Gus Matilpi and renowned Kwakwakawakw artist Francis Dick, William began carving exquisite jewelry at 19 years old. To this day, jewelry remains the cornerstone of his celebrated