Spirit Bear Panel William (Bill) Kuhnley the work is a precise

the work is a precise balance of a series of tensions and releases

and the life cycle of the Salmon

Salmon is often viewed in connection to regeneration

The Nuu-chah-nulth

Sun will have the face of Eagle or Hawk

Spirit Bear Panel William (Bill) Kuhnley the work is a preciseEdition 12 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 range of sources, including