Mythic Beings

Representation of the traditional mythic beings of Northwest Coast First Nations culture. Raven, Thunderbird, Killerwhale, the chief of the undersea, Moon, Volcano Woman and many more are depicted in 75 stunning works. Gary Wyatt's introduction outlines the integral place of art in the ceremonial and spiritual life of Northwest Coast societies. He provides insights into the cosmology of the Northwest Coast, as well as retelling some of the major myths. Each work is accompanied by the artist's own words describing its meaning, cultural significance and creation.