This is a traditional Northwest Coast Indian house-post sculpture by the internationally recognized Musqueam carver, Susan Point

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This is a traditional Northwest Coast Indian house-post sculpture created by the internationally recognized Musqueam carver, Susan Point. House-posts which superficially resemble what are called totem poles are actually structural components of the traditional long-house. Used to support roof beams, these posts were decorated with beautiful carvings telling the family histories of the people who raised them. The carvings and traditional use of giant red cedar trees reflect the artist’s desire to portray the interactions of land-sea, and human-animal as well as honoring and reestablishing the "footprint" of the native Coast Salish peoples that once made this their home. Spend time exploring the details of this intricate structure and learn about some of the symbolism used in traditional native carvings.

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Size: 3407px × 5120px
Location: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington, USA
Photo credit: © Edmund Lowe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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