Jody Sparrow

CULTURAL GROUP:
Musqueam

BORN:
January 22, 1970

BIRTHPLACE:
North Vancouver, BC

Jody was first introduced to carving at age 7 by the old traditional carvers of the Musqueam community. He is a trained carpenter, and in 2005 attained a Red Seal from the International Trades Association. Jody is a mostly self-taught artist and began carving wood and learning to steam bentwood boxes in 2010. He studied at Emily Carr University and from 2013-2014, Studied at Native Education College in the Jewellery Arts Program under Artist Robert Tait. His various projects over the years include a 36-foot steamed, Salish sea-going canoe for Vancouver Airport (YVR) in 2019. Jody was awarded the Musqueam Mentorship Scholarship in 2023 from the YVR Art Foundation. He continues to carve paddles and make jewelry for local galleries in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Jody is part of the movement to revive and celebrate Coast Salish art styles in Coast Salish lands, currently passing his knowledge on to his daughter and granddaughter.

Eagle - Silver Pendant

Eagle - Silver Pendant

Jody Sparrow

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Weaving - Silver Earrings

Weaving - Silver Earrings

Jody Sparrow

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Blue Heron Weave - Silver Earrings

Blue Heron Weave - Silver Earrings

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Whales Weaving Their Way Home - 2024 Charity Box

Whales Weaving Their Way Home - 2024 Charity Box

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Salmonberries - Silver Bracelet

Salmonberries - Silver Bracelet

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Salmonberries - Silver Bracelet with 14k Gold

Salmonberries - Silver Bracelet with 14k Gold

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Id, Ego, and Superego - Silver Bracelet

Id, Ego, and Superego - Silver Bracelet

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Patina: Whorls and Weave - 2023 Charity Box

Patina: Whorls and Weave - 2023 Charity Box

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The Caress - Yellow Cedar Paddle

The Caress - Yellow Cedar Paddle

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Raven at Dawn - Yellow Cedar Paddle

Raven at Dawn - Yellow Cedar Paddle

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Hummingbird - Silver Earrings

Hummingbird - Silver Earrings

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Hummingbird - Silver Earrings

Hummingbird - Silver Earrings

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Hummingbird - Silver Bracelet

Hummingbird - Silver Bracelet

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Goat Horn - Silver Bracelet

Goat Horn - Silver Bracelet

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Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

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Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

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Bad Form - Silver Bracelet

Bad Form - Silver Bracelet

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Hummingbird Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

Hummingbird Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

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Raven Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

Raven Weaving - Silver Clasping Bracelet

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Weaving - Silver Bracelet

Weaving - Silver Bracelet

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Weaving - Silver Bracelet

Weaving - Silver Bracelet

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Hummingbird - Silver Pendant with Peach Moonstone

Hummingbird - Silver Pendant with Peach Moonstone

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Northern Lights - Silver Pendant

Northern Lights - Silver Pendant

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Sun - Silver Pendant

Sun - Silver Pendant

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Weaving - Silver Bracelet

Weaving - Silver Bracelet

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Hummingbird - Silver Pendant with Aventurine

Hummingbird - Silver Pendant with Aventurine

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Frog - Silver Pendant with Peach Moonstone

Frog - Silver Pendant with Peach Moonstone

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Alpha - Silver Pendant

Alpha - Silver Pendant

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Hatch Full and Twenty Fathoms to Go - 2022 Charity Box

Hatch Full and Twenty Fathoms to Go - 2022 Charity Box

Jody Sparrow

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Weaver Consumed - Yellow Cedar Paddle

Weaver Consumed - Yellow Cedar Paddle

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Snake Stone - Silver Pendant with Garnet

Snake Stone - Silver Pendant with Garnet

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Big Boom - Silver Pendant

Big Boom - Silver Pendant

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Westerly Wind - Silver Earrings

Westerly Wind - Silver Earrings

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Goat Horn - Silver Pendant

Goat Horn - Silver Pendant

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Lil Eagles - Silver Pendant

Lil Eagles - Silver Pendant

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Butterfly - Silver Pendant

Butterfly - Silver Pendant

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