Eagle Mask Bill Reid Killer Whales are widely considered

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors

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The annual migration and return of the Salmon to their ancestral spawning grounds can symbolize the cyclical nature of life and the continuous renewal of resources

Robert Davidson and Bill Reid

Eagle Mask Bill Reid Killer Whales are widely considered1999 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 but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral