Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson who set the precedent for

who set the precedent for this figure as a common motif in contemporary Northwest Coast art

triangular teeth and split pupils

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

Eagle is not strong enough to hunt whales alone

Dimensions with base: 10 ¾" H x 4" W x 7" D

Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson who set the precedent forMask Dimensions: 17" H x 15" W x 24" D 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