Ocean Symbols in Ceremonial Art

Decorated ceremonial regalia—like this eagle claw holding a salmon, and the sculpin headdress—symbolize the importance of ocean fish to Native communities. More about raven spirit can be found in our Raven Spirit featured story.

Decorated ceremonial regalia reflect the importance of ocean fish to Native communities.
NMNH Anthropology Collections/Smithsonian Institution

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