Eagle Bowl Chief Walter Harris There is a large population

There is a large population of eagles along the coast of the Pacific Northwest

It is sometimes described as representing insight and able to recall memories

In “Coming Home” there are four moon faces

the salmon has been the primary food source for the First Nations of the Northwest coast

But also adheres to complex design principles of ‘Formline’ and using negative to formulate a positive space

Eagle Bowl Chief Walter Harris There is a large populationIndigenous 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