Abalone Shells

July 21, 2025, 10:31 PM

From page 85:

From page 85:

"Throughout the world, 'illumined' or 'enlightened' people are believed to be acutely sensitive to the translucence of the physical world They see the forces and powers that animate it, especially light."

"...many objects or beings sacred to the Tsimshian are associated with light, including

abalone shells

quartz crystals

copper plaques, and even

the irridescent quality of salmon skin."