Eagle Bowl Chief Walter Harris Not only can the Sisiutl

Not only can the Sisiutl change shape into a human or animal

But also adheres to complex design principles of ‘Formline’ and using negative to formulate a positive space

a short round snout with large nostrils

It is sometimes described as representing insight and able to recall memories

the salmon has been the primary food source for the First Nations of the Northwest coast

Eagle Bowl Chief Walter Harris Not only can the SisiutlIndigenous 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