Coast Salish Wife/Mother Welcome Post - Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The A-Team
N 48° 27.834 W 123° 18.672
10U E 476994 N 5367909
This welcome post is located at the entrance to the First Peoples House at the University of Victoria at 3800 Finnerty Road in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMK5WH
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/17/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This is one of a pair of welcome posts carved by First Nations artist Doug LaFortune in 2009 and located on either side of the entrance to the First Peoples House. This post depicts the wife/mother holding a child and raising a hand in a welcome gesture.
Type of wood carving: Totem pole

Artist's Name: Doug LaFortune

Approximate size/height: 12 feet

Type of wood: Western red cedar

Other type: Not listed
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