Bear Panel Chief Walter Harris is an important crest and

is an important crest and figure among the Haida

rattles are the predominant percussion instrument used in shamanic and ceremonial contexts

They also lead the way by ensuring that we have a future to look forward to through land and water protection

Dogfish is often portrayed face-on

this kind of ladle is used ceremonially on the Northwest Coast during potlatches

Bear Panel Chief Walter Harris is an important crest andIndigenous 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