swakʷən (Loon) Buttons believe that the sound of

believe that the sound of the Owl was a call to summon the spirit world

asymmetrical close-set eyes and downturned mouth

Moon is not among the most common crest figures but is frequently depicted in the art of the Northwest Coast

Both the Moon and the Salmon have associations with regeneration and renewal

swakʷən (Loon) Buttons believe that the sound ofEdition 50 This piece is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous 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