Patrick “Paddy” Seaweed Sea Eagle Cuff Bracelet – Silver & 14K Gold – Signed "PAS"
Large hand-carved Kwakwaka’wakw Northwest Coast cuff featuring Sea Eagle imagery with a 14K gold accent
Distinctive Northwest Coast open cuff bracelet attributed to Patrick “Paddy” Seaweed, a Kwakwaka’wakw artist known for finely carved silver and mixed-metal jewellery. The composition closely matches Seaweed’s documented Sea Eagle/Kwigwis designs, incorporating the dominant Sea Eagle alongside smaller marine forms corresponding to a clam and a small seal.
The bracelet features deeply carved, flowing formline work, cross-hatched, textured fields, and highly polished, raised surfaces. A substantial 14K yellow gold circular accent is incorporated prominently into the front of the design, providing strong contrast against the silver body. The interior is hand-signed “PAS,” a documented signature associated with Patrick Seaweed.
Condition:
Very good overall pre-owned condition with light surface scratches and normal handling wear, primarily visible on the polished interior. No major cracks, breaks, deformation or obvious structural repairs noted.
Includes:
- Patrick “Paddy” Seaweed attributed cuff bracelet
- Not included: Box, certificate, original receipt, documentation or other accessories
Key Features:
- Attributed to Patrick “Paddy” Seaweed
- Kwakwaka’wakw / Northwest Coast Indigenous jewellery
- Hand-incised PAS artist signature
- Sea Eagle / Kwigwis central composition
- Marine imagery incorporating clam and small seal forms
- Genuine 14K yellow gold accent
- Large, heavy open-cuff construction
- Deep hand-carved Northwest Coast formline detailing
- Cross-hatched and textured recessed fields
- Highly polished raised surfaces creating strong dimensional contrast
Technical Specifications:
- Artist attribution: Patrick “Paddy” Seaweed
- Artist mark: PAS
- Cultural/style attribution: Kwakwaka’wakw / Northwest Coast
- Type: Open cuff bracelet
- Design: Sea Eagle / Kwigwis with marine imagery
- Total weight: Approx. 60.2 g
- Maximum front width: Approx. 1½"
- Rear width: Approx. ¾"
- Inside diameter: Approx. 2⅞"
- Opening/gap: Approx. ¾"
- Approximate wrist fit: Up to 8½"
- Main body: Silver
- Accent metal: Genuine 14K yellow gold
- Date: Undated
- Documentation: None
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Who made this bracelet?
A: The cuff is signed PAS and closely matches documented jewellery by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Patrick “Paddy” Seaweed. As no original documentation accompanies it, the artist is stated as an attribution based on the signature and design comparison.
Q: What does the carving represent?
A: The principal figure is a Sea Eagle / Kwigwis, accompanied by marine imagery corresponding closely with documented Seaweed designs featuring a clam and small seal.
Q: Is the gold-coloured section real gold?
A: Yes. The contrasting yellow-metal element is 14K gold.
Q: Is this a bangle or cuff bracelet?
A: It is technically an open cuff bracelet with a fixed opening at the rear.
Q: What wrist size will it fit?
A: Based on the approximately 2⅞" diameter and ¾" opening, it is estimated to accommodate wrists up to approximately 8½".
