This totem pole was carved by Norman Tait, a Nisga'a artist from British Columbia. It was gifted to the city of Phoenix in 1966 and the city gave it to the Heard Museum to display and maintain it. It stood on the Heard Museum grounds until 1999 when the museum embarked on a large expansion project.
The totem pole remained in storage until recently when in consultation with Tait's brother and daughter, it was carefully restored. It was raised again a few weeks ago in a special ceremony and is now located in a prominent position at the museum.
It's in an area where school children gather when visiting the museum. It will be one of the first things those kids see when they arrive at the museum.
This is a piece of art that will leave a big impression on the school children.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty, Sharon.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing they will see, is art of the first people in this land.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe totem looks great
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they took care of it and put it in a prominent place.
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