Thunderbird Paddle Francis Horne (Sr.) In some depictions

In some depictions

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Raven is the hero of many adventures such as the release of light into the world and the discovery of mankind

signifies the journey to achieving higher consciousness

Sun is often depicted by artists of this nation

Thunderbird Paddle Francis Horne (Sr.) In some depictionsIndigenous 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