Wolf and Fish Halibut Hook Ses Saunders my granddaughter and many more

my granddaughter and many more

During potlatches

This isn’t about equality or women being victims

Thunderbird is not a primary crest figure amongst Northern Nations

they are often a guardian symbol whereas the larger human figures can represent a welcoming figure

Wolf and Fish Halibut Hook Ses Saunders my granddaughter and many moreIndigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral