Pacific Northwest Native American Art Mandala - stock photo

A mandala created in the style of Pacific Northwest Native American art using fairly typical colors of black, white, gray, and red. The four elements are represented. The sun symbol in the center represents fire and symbolizes life and abundance. The salmon represent water and symbolize fertility, prosperity, and renewal. The bears represent earth and symbolize strength, family, and vitality. The eagle feathers represent air and symbolize leadership, focus, and peace. There is also a ring of sweetgrass which is common throughout the region which generally encompasses British Columbia and the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.