A style of ornamental pattern or design, or a place name associated with Native American history in the Pacific Northwest.
Primarily used as a proper noun (place name) in North America. As a design term, etymology is unclear but may derive from place association or designer attribution.
The Colville Indian Reservation was established in Washington state and is home to twelve tribes who were forcibly relocated there—understanding place names like this reveals the hidden history of how Native American lands were systematically removed and consolidated. Maps contain stories of dispossession.
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