Having been an artist for about 53 of my 63 years, I cannot let this one go without some info on the art, place and artist (btw, Ted, a gorgeous shot and artwork, thank you). So I Googled the Centre and found that there are 5 pieces of native art there, a painting, a carved whorl (shaped like the whorl of lines in your fingerprints), and three totem poles, of this is the Family Pole: "The centre pole is located in the Totem Prefunction and was carved by well-known BC artist Tony Hunt. The 25-foot red cedar pole incorporates the Hunt family crests: on top, Dwawina, the Raven, then Sisiutl, the double-headed serpent, then Nanis, the great grizzly bear holding a halibut. Between the serpent's two heads is a human figure. In times past, a pole such as this would be set in front of a dwelling to visitors what family lived there." For more information about the art follow this link.

Thanks again, Ted. Saved and faved.

-Nik

Oh gosh, I love the detail, and those colors, this is marvelous.
tigs=^..^=

Thanks for this amazing and wonderful post, Ted.
Thanks to 'Nik' as well for his excellent documented comment with additional information.
One is never too old to know more about the native culture and art!!