First Nations Artist
Joe Jack
Coast Salish artist, Joe Jack, is a status First Nations
Band Member of the Cowichan Tribes. He was
born and raised on the Cowichan Indian
Reserve where his parents lived.
His father was the Late Don Elliott from Deer Home Reserve in Glenora and his mother is Adeline Jack
originally from the Quamichan Reserve.
Joe carries two Indian names. The first pronounced 'Tthets' which comes from his grandfather Joseph Jack and the other 'Luh leh ulug' from his granduncle Joseph Edwards. These names, Joe will pass on to his sons.
Joe was sent to an Indian Residential school as a child and then attended Port Alberni Resiential school from 1970-72.
Since then he has stayed deep within his Native community. At 15 he began carving in wood as a hobby and at 26 began carving full time with mainly Gold and some Silver.
The spectacular beauty and history of his community inspires him to carve distinctive elegant works of traditional Salish art. For nearly 20 years Joe has created exemplary wedding rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants. His excellent works have gained him world-wide respect.
He is a very spiritual man who enjoys communion with nature wherein the spirits of his anscestors live. He sits atop Mt Tzouhalem and wonders at the rich history and the beautiful valley where he and his wife raise their children.*
Joe Jack's Rings vary in price due to size, width and thickness.
His 1/4" Width in 1.0mm, 1.3mm, or 1.5mm thickness in sizes 4 - 15 range from $550.00 to $1325.00.
His 5/16" width in 1.0mm, 1.3mm or 1.5mm thickness in sizes 4 - 15 range from $600.00 to $1700.00.
His 3/8" width in 1.0mm, 1.3mm or 1.5mm thickness in sizes 4 - 15 range from $650.00 to $1750.
His 7/16" width in 1.0mm, 1.3mm or 1.5mm thickness in sizes 4 - 15 range in price from $1000.00 - 2100.00 and
his 1/2" width in 1.0mm, 1.3mm or 1.5mm thickness sizes 4 - 15 range from $1625.00 - $2725.00. Joe's rings are also available in white gold for an additional 25%.
Joe also adorns his rings with Canadian Diamonds in varying sizes, some selling for $7500.00 and up.