Raven Paddle Tony Hunt Jr. The design of The Gift

The design of The Gift is representative of many of the elements that comprised the historic project

a labret in the Moon’s bottom lip indicates feminine associations

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Raven Paddle Tony Hunt Jr. The design of The GiftIndigenous 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