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Images In The Style Of The Northwest Indian - Haida Art

The information on this page describes some of the most common Native American Animal Symbols drawn in the Haida art style. The information has been gathered from books, web pages, and personal interviews with leaders in the native american community. If you have issues with this site or need more information, you are welcome to contact me.

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Native American Haida Killer Whale Symbol

Traits: Traveler & Guardian - Symbol of Good

Description: Whale is the sea manifestation of Wolf; it is held in great awe for its size and power. It was believed a whale could capture a canoe, take it underwater and transform the occupants into whales. Thus, a whale near the shore is a human, transformed, trying to communicate with his family. In the Northwest, the Orca is the whale depicted in most art and is also known as the Killer Whale. The large dorsal fin of the Orca and black and white coloring make it easy to recognize.

Killer Whale

Artist: Todd Jason Baker      (more images)      (more info)

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Spelling Correction: totum poles and totam poles are incorrect spellings of totem poles which are coverd with the Northwest Indian (Haida) art found on this site.



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