Raven Halibut Hook James Michels the two works read quite

the two works read quite differently

So I am just playing with the space and I really liked the initial idea'

This painting

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors

Circa 1940 - 1950

Raven Halibut Hook James Michels the two works read quiteIndigenous 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