The Maiden of Deception Pass, (sculpture)

Object Details

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Washington survey, 1995.; Image on file.; unsigned; The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary: Full-length female figure of the legendary Ko-kwal-alwoot carved as a story pole from red cedar. One side of the pole depicts an Indian maiden wearing a bark dress and seashell necklace. Above her head she holds a salmon. The other side of the pole depicts Ko-kwal-alwoot as the maiden from the sea. Her long, flowing hair resembles kelp and is full of fish and shell fish; barnacles grow on her hands and arms, and her lower body is covered with fish-like scales. She also holds the salmon high above her head.

Dedicated Sept. 24, 1983

Type: Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture; Sculptures-Totem pole; Sculptures-Folk; Sculptures

Owner/Location: Administered by State of Washington Deception Pass State Park 5175 North State Highway 20 Oak Harbor Washington 98277; Located Deception Pass State Park Rosario Beach Fidalgo Island Washington

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Topic: Ethnic--Salish; Figure female--Full length; Animal--Fish--Salmon; Dress--Ethnic--Indian Dress; Mythology--American Indian--Ko-kwal-alwoot