Eagle Bowl Chief Walter Harris they are often a guardian

they are often a guardian symbol whereas the larger human figures can represent a welcoming figure

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

Land Otter (Tlingit)

There is a large population of eagles along the coast of the Pacific Northwest

Eagle Bowl Chief Walter Harris they are often a guardianIndigenous 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