3" Thunderbird, sterling silver pendant by Paddy Seaweed

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• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Seaweed, Patrick (Paddy)
• Type: Wall panels and wall plaques

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Another incredible piece of Jewelry art - VERY impressive

Large Thunderbird pendant by master jeweler Paddy Seaweed from the Kwakiulth First Nation on Vancouver Island. 

Sterling silver! This piece of art jewelry is 3" tall, 3 1/4" wide and weighs 39 gr. (9 cm x 7.5 cm)

Detailed, rich expression, clean cuts - simply everything you want in a piece of jewelry to impress. It completes every outfit and you can be certain that nobody else will wear another piece like it. 

Meaning: The Thunderbird symbolizes supernatural power and is believed to be the dominating force behind all of natures doings. It's a mythical creature and only the most prestigious and powerful Chiefs are allowed to have the Thunderbird as a crest especially among the Kwagiulth, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Coast Salish people.

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About This Artist

Patrick (Paddy) Seaweed is a member of the Kwakwakaw 'wakw First Nation, originating from Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. His mother’s family is from the Village Island and his father’s family is from Turnour Island. Paddy...Artist bio and other available works »