Story Pole
by Larry Keahey
Title
Story Pole
Artist
Larry Keahey
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Photograph taken here in Olympia, Washington on the State Capitol Campus.
A story pole, unlike a totem pole, puts its emphasis on teaching children community responsibility and cultural attitudes through the depictions of these same animal characters. Story poles are most often carved from the interior pillars of ceremonial longhouses. Therefore, this free-standing pole provides a rare look at carvings typically seen only within sacred structures of the Snohomish and other Salish tribes. The pole is 85 feet long but only 71 feet shows.
For more information just search for Chief William Shelton story pole.
Update:
On November 3rd, 2010 the state Department of General Administration authorized Fabrication Specialties in Seattle to remove the story pole due to internal rotting.
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July 25th, 2010
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