There are four totems within Occidental Square in the Pioneer Square area. They share a lot of the same history, so the descriptions are similar.
This totem is called Sun and Raven. It is next to Killer Whale. Sun and Raven is the taller of the two and is on the left as you face them.
Bear is approximately 32 foot high and 56 inches wide. It is carved from cedar and has been painted, although the paint is in poor repair. The base it sits on is made from concrete. The totem tells the story of Raven bringing light into the world. The bottom of the totem is a sun and Raven is holding the moon at the top.
This totem was originally sculpted for the Spokane World's Fair Expo '74 by Duane Pasco. The totem was completed in 1973. After Expo '74 ended it was acquired by Richard White and displayed at White's restaurant, Kiana Lodge. In 1985 White donated the totems to the City of Seattle. Pasco refinished the totems and they were placed in Occidental Square in 1987.
Duane Pasco is a Northwest native and became a career carver in 1967. He lives in Poulsbo, Washington, and his works can be seen throughout the greater Seattle area.
Paid street parking and garage parking is available. There is a nearby geocache by a beautiful indoor waterfall. There is other art in the square including the firefighter's memorial.
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