"The designs at the top of the woman and man represent the spirits of the ancestors, in the Sun, Moon and Stars. Both are deeply carved from one red cedar log and designed in a contemporary style combination. The woman is a high-status Salish woman. The woman's expression is dignified and formal; her face has a slim nose carved above a closed mouth. Her hands are raised in a traditional thankful/ welcoming manner.
Both hats are carved with a significant upper element featuring a celestial image representing the Earth. The man's face is formal and composed, with a strong nose above a closed mouth and oval eyes below a straight brow."