Eagle Box Maynard Johnny Jr. In artwork

In artwork

The lower part of the design pays tribute to the artist's homeland

There are numerous styles of spoon-like objects used ceremonially on the Northwest Coast

though not always

During potlatches

Eagle Box Maynard Johnny Jr. In artworkIndigenous 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