Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Americas, The
6. Native American
7. Native North American
8. Northwest Coast Native American

Narrower term/s

• Bella Bella

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the Hailhzaqvla, or Heiltsuk language-speaking people that inhabit the area around Bella Bella, British Columbia. Historically, the people that inhabit Bella Bella have been referred to as "Bella Bella Indians." The correct term to refer to the larger culture, and to describe the art and artifacts of this people, is "Heiltsuk."