Friendship Tree -Edmonds, WA
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riston2
N 47° 48.720 W 122° 23.080
10T E 546067 N 5295588
A totem honoring friendship with Hekinan, Japan
Waymark Code: WM46VV
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2008
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Here is what the plaque has to say:
Friendship Tree
Steve Jenson
2004
Naturally Fallen Cedar Pole, Carved
The artist worked with students in a workshop sponsored by the Edmonds Arts Commission, Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, and Edmonds Sister City Commision to create design images that reflect the character of Edmonds and Hekinan, Japan and their relationship as sister cities
The word "Friend" in Japanese, and the image of the sea turtle, a symbol of longevity, are combined with other design elements from nature to commemorate the enduring friendship between the two communities.
In 2001 Jenson created an aluminum sculpture, "Crane", symbolizing an everlasting relationship, which is sited in Hekinan.
The plaque also shows this message in Japanese.
Type of wood carving: Other
Other type:
The plaque does not say how this was carved or what type of carving it is.
Artist's Name: Steve Jenson
Approximate size/height: 9/10 feet
Type of wood: Cedar
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Visit Instructions:
All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.