Famed Swinomish totem pole stands tall again
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March 6, 2019
UP FOR THE THIRD TIME – With the sculpting and finishing of the carvings for the replica Swinomish totem pole complete, the 2019 edition was hoisted up and bolted into place last Wednesday morning. The 1989 Washington State Centennial pole was the second edition. The original Swinomish totem was created by master carver Charlie Edwards in 1938. – Photo by Ken Stern
The third time was indeed a charm for Swinomish Tribal Community members last week.
The replica Swinomish totem pole, crafted and installed as part of 1989 Washington State Centennial festivities, was put back in place last Wednesday morning after undergoing extensive revamping to erase effects from a generation of Pacific Northwest weather.
“It was a beautiful ceremony and a beautiful day,” said Swinomish Tribal Senate Chairman Brian Cladoosby. “I was blessed to witness this and be a part of it.”
Cladoosby was in the midst of a whirlwind week that would also see him root on the La Conner High...
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