Killer Whale Bentwood Box Print - Phil Gray

- Phil Gray

and this clan in particular

Bookwus is often depicted in a dishevelled and dirty state

" - Maynard Johnny Jr

May this be a reminder for us all

Killer Whale Bentwood Box Print - Phil GrayIndigenous 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