Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A distinctive decorative design tradition of Northwest Coast Indigenous peoples characterized by ovoid and complex abstract forms with undulating black lines that vary from thick to thin, creating a calligraphic effect.
AP course connection
Topic 9.1: 9.1 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Pacific Art