The kingfisher grants navigational skills and protects those in dangerous waters. It was usually associated with the Raven and was depicted as the tail of the Chief’s Raven rattle.

Two large incisor teeth, round nostrils and a cross-hatched tail identify the beaver. It was often associated with industrious hard work and wealth since the fur was traded with Europeans.

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The Hummingbird is recognised by its delicate look and its long slender beak. The joyful messenger, when a hummingbird hovers nearby, you will receive a message of healing.

The trickster, the Creator. He rescued the Sun and placed it in the sky so the world would have light. Raven also gave mankind the moon, stars and also made available salmon.

The powerful Bear is recognised by its huge nostrils, short snout and ears. The Elder Kinsman, he teaches the legends and dances. Bear is always respected and treated as a high ranking guest. The salmon in the bear’s jaws symbolises the life source, as a provider of food for all animals and humans. Salmon is a symbol of fertility, immortality and wealth.

The majestic Eagle is recognised by its elegant curved beak. A symbol of power and prestige, eagle down represents friendship and peace to all. Eagles mate for life and are family oriented.

The owl possessed the knowledge of our ancestors and had the ability to travel between the two worlds. The owl ensures a continuation of the great culture of the northwest coast which has lasted for thousands of years. The owl can be recognised by its large eyes and small beak.

This playful sea mammal with rich fur is often associated with the Shaman.In native legend,the Otter was also a dispenser of great riches. Early European fur traders nearly hunted the sea otter to extinction in their quest for valuable pelt.

The Wolf is identified by its long snout and ears and lots of teeth. The Wolf is very family oriented, they mate for life and share all responsibilities equally. The Wolf is a symbol of great strength.

The trickster, the Creator. He rescued the sun and placed it in the sky so the world would have light. Raven also gave mankind the moon, stars and also made available salmon.

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The powerful Bear is recognised by its huge nostrils, short snout and ears. The Elder Kinsman, he teaches the legends and dances. Bear is always respected and treated as a high ranking guest. The human head is the Bear’s paws symbolises its awesome power over life and death.

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The majestic Eagle is recognised by its elegant curved beak. A symbol of power and prestige, Eagle down represents friendship and peace to all. Eagles mate for life and are family oriented.

When eagles are courting, they come together in mid-flight grasping each other’s claws. As they spiral towards earth similar to dancers, they release at the last moment in a swooping arc. Eagles are associated with friendship, hope and peace. Eagles mate for life and represent family.

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When there was first contact, natives did not know that handshakes expressed a greeting and took it to be a symbol of friendship. The hands are symbolic of this friendship and reaching out to someone and of one’s circle of friends and family.

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36 Spirit Guardian (rim)

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