3 1/2" sterling silver masterpiece of jewelry art, Hamatsa Raven by Paddy Seaweed

• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Seaweed, Patrick (Paddy)
• Type: Jewelry

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Have a close look at the detailing in this gorgeous piece of sterling silver by our friend and master jeweler Paddy Seaweed from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation. 

3 1/2" x 2 1/2" LARGE Sterling Silver, Hamatsa Raven Bird Dancer (Bakbakwasnooksiwae) - absolutely superb craftsmanship!

This is clearly a piece to impress!!!! Outstanding quality. The Hamatsa is wearing the "cedar dress" flowing down from it's head. Arms and legs are shown, clearly dancing. The carving lines are exeptionally clean and excecuted to perfection.  

Weight: 40 gr., slightly domed (chain is not included)

Legend: Bakbakwasnooksiwae (Hamtsa Raven) is a long beaked bird, chief cannibal spirit who's controlling the great household in the sky. The Hamatsa Raven is portrayed in dances of the Hamatsa society in the important Kwakiult winter ceremonies.

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To our US customers: Due to the new US regulations, a 35% duty is now mandated and will be added at check-out on jewelry. To ensure hassle free delivery, those duties will be prepaid to US customs by My Mondo Trading

 

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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 »