Sequim’s new Civic Center was dedicated a week ago with a brand new totem pole taking center stage in the adjacent plaza. You can see it to the right in the photo above. According to the local Peninsula Daily News, the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe was originally asked if they might contribute some wall art to the Center.
The tribe, Sequim’s first residents, decided instead to commission a totem pole from their master carver, Dale Faulstich. The 30 foot pole depicts “The legend of Sequim’s sunshine.” Click here to learn more about the legend as well as the dedication ceremony.
How nice this all looks. I do remember your pictures of the work in progress. Love that totem pole, too!
What a great post – love learning these things. Great pictures too.
Absolutely love this and good that the tribe itself was commissionned!
The totem pole is a real beauty!
It has come out nicely, Kay. It looks very Pacific Northwestish.
What a magnificent totem! And a great tribal gesture. Hope you were able to go to the dedication.