One of the most universal symbols, the spiral is a graphic depiction of power that concentrates energy at its center and spins it out in endlessly expanding circle.  Images of the spiral can be found in cultures as diverse as the the Maasai of West Africa and the Anasazi of the American Southwest.  Maasai mothers wear large spirals of gold which gather strength from their bodies and are passed on to the next generation.  This symbol of strength is found throughout the collection.