'Welcoming Figure', West Vancouver, British Columbia
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N 49° 19.367 W 123° 09.045
10U E 489045 N 5463349
This totem is located at the end of a beach groyne in Ambleside Park, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Waymark Code: WM1F1G
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/24/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member J.A.R.S.
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Squamish Nation Welcome Figure
Artist: Sequiliem (Stan Joseph)
Head Carver: Chiaxsten (Wes Nahanee)
Date of Construction: July 2001
Location: Ambleside Park, Beach Groyne

A gift from the Squamish Nation to the citizens of West Vancouver, this 16-foot high piece was carved at Mosquito Creek Marina from an old growth cedar log from Cypress Mountain provided by the District of West Vancouver.

"This Squamish Nation figure was carved to represent our grandmother’s strength, to carry on our traditions and teachings that were told to us and so that we may respect the land, animals and all people who come to these shores of our home." - Sequiliem (Stan Joseph)
Type of wood carving: Totem pole

Artist's Name: Sequiliem (Stan Joseph)

Approximate size/height: 16 feet

Type of wood: Hemlock

Other type: Not listed
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