Eagle Box Maynard Johnny Jr. titled Moons Eclipsed is part

titled Moons Eclipsed is part of a limited edition of 9 prints by the artist Val Malesku

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

When the creator first bestowed this divine spark upon us

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

believe that the sound of the Owl was a call to summon the spirit world

Eagle Box Maynard Johnny Jr. titled Moons Eclipsed is partIndigenous 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