Copper Orca Shield Pendant

Norman Seaweed was born in Alert Bay, a picturesque fishing village on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island. This region represents the Kwagiulth Nation, a tribe primarily located in the southern part of the province. His mother’s family is from Village Island, and his father’s family is from Turnour Island. In 1978, Norman trained in jewelry carving under Lloyd Wadhams. He had a deep interest in drawing, which led him to wood carving and eventually to working with silver and gold. Norman’s brothers, Alfred, Paddy, and Rodney, are all skilled silver carvers.