Kwakwaka’wakw and Tlingit artist Corrine Hunt designed this cast necklace that depicts the Eagle crest: a symbol of freedom, strength and grace. In Northwest Coast Indigenous cultures, the down of the eagle is used to cleanse the floor of the longhouse, bringing peace to the community.

Hunt’s many works include engraved jewelry, custom furnishings in stainless steel and reclaimed wood and sculptural installations. She co-designed the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Medals and was awarded the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in 2011.