Northwest Coast Hand Carved Sterling Silver Eagle Cuff Bracelet Signed
In Northwest Coast tradition the Eagle is the master of the skies, the creature held to be closest to the Creator. It soars higher than any other bird, carrying prayers upward and moving between the physical world and the spirit world. The Eagle stands for focus, strength, peace, leadership, and the highest prestige, and its wide wings speak to the balance between all things that must work together in harmony. To wear the Eagle is to carry that vision.
This substantial cuff is hand-carved in sterling silver, the Eagle rendered in deep formline relief across the full width of the band. A bold ovoid eye anchors the central face; the recurved beak curls down and back as split-U feather and wing forms open to either side, set over a finely cross-hatched ground with engraved border rails. The depth and variation of the carving are the mark of true hand work, not casting or stamping. Inside the band are the artist's maker's mark and the engraved design title, Eagle For Stars.
Crest figures in Northwest Coast art carry meanings that vary by nation, clan, and family; this describes the Eagle in general cultural terms.
Condition
Pre-owned and in excellent condition. The silver holds a bright polish and the hand engraving is crisp and fully intact, with no dents or visible repairs, only light surface marks from gentle prior wear. The interior shows normal patina and carries the engraved title. A clean, wearable estate cuff. Included: bracelet only.
Key Features
- Sterling silver, .925
- Hand-carved Northwest Coast formline, Eagle design
- Interior maker's mark and engraved design title, Eagle For Stars
- Wide cuff, approximately 1 inch across the band
- Weight approximately 38 grams, a substantial piece
- Cross-hatched ground with engraved border rails
- Open adjustable cuff that bends gently to fit a standard wrist
FAQ
Is it hand carved or machine made? It is hand-carved and engraved. The depth and variation of the formline, the fine cross-hatched ground, and the hand-cut border rails are all signs of hand work rather than casting or stamping.
Is this solid sterling silver? Yes, it is sterling silver, .925, a substantial piece at about 38 grams.
Will it fit my wrist? It is an open cuff that fits a standard wrist and can be gently adjusted by easing the opening. The band is about 1 inch wide.
Is it signed? Yes. The interior carries the artist's maker's mark and the engraved design title, Eagle For Stars.
