Totem Pole Park

Totem Pole Park & Longhouse, Private Commission.

Specially commissioned poles by Duane Pasco, Joe David, Steve Brown, David Franklin, & Loren White.
Longhouse by Duane Pasco. Raised and completed in 2008.

Totem Pole Park & Longhouse. Specially commissioned poles by Duane Pasco, Joe David, Steve Brown, David Franklin, & Loren White. Longhouse by Duane Pasco
Totem Pole Park & Longhouse.

Pasco Longhouse and Pole at Twilight
Pasco Longhouse and Pole at Twilight

Terns Take Flight - Dave Franklin
Terns Take Flight – Dave Franklin

Duane Pasco - Salmon Prince Comes Home

Duane Pasco – Salmon Prince Comes Home
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Side view of Pasco poles and longhouse.
Side view of Pasco poles and longhouse.

Completed Totem Pole Park
Completed Totem Pole Park

Annual Duwamish Tribe Gala Dinner and Art Auction

June 8, 2008

Annual Duwamish Tribe Gala Dinner and Art Auction

Honoring Seattle’s First People

You are warmly invited to join a celebration of Duwamish culture and Northwest art hosted by the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). Enjoy a vibrant live show by Gene Tagaban, a cocktail reception and silent art auction, performance by TIlibshudub (“Singing Feet”), and a traditional live auction of valuable art from Northwest artists such as Preston Singletary and Marvin Oliver.

Proceeds from the gala will benefit Duwamish Tribal Services (DTS), a nonprofit organization that provides critical support to nearly 600 tribal members.

When: Sunday, June 08, 2008
4:00 pm doors open
4:30-7:00 pm live show, reception and silent art auction
7:00-8:30 pm traditional feast and live art auction

Where: Museum of History & Industry
2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle| (map it!)

Festive cocktail attire. Free parking available onsite.

Joan Tenenbaum – Stonington Lecture Series

Lecture Series

Wednesday, 7pm  $5 admission

Please join us for a special lecture with Joan Tenenbaum, THE ARTIST LINGUIST, TRANSLATING FIELD RESEARCH INTO WEARABLE ART, on Wednesday September 12 at 7pm.  Joan will share her experiences from her years spent living with the Athabaskans and Eskimos in Alaska.  It is a story made all the more remarkable after learning how her memories are translated into her exquisite jewelry. Joan will also be available to sign copies of her re-released book, DENA’INA SUKDU’A: TRADITIONAL STORIES OF THE TANAINA ATHABASKANS. Please phone or email for tickets.

Duane Pasco – Raven, Orca, Bear Totem

Western Red Cedar, Acrylic, 2006. 120″h x 25″w x 45″ – Private Collection

Duane Pasco meticulously documents the progress of his exquisite totem carvings.  This 10 foot totem was commissioned for a private home, with the artist and collectors working closely to design a personal piece.

Raven, Orca, Bear Totem with Sketch - by Duane Pasco
Raven, Orca, Bear Totem with Sketch – by Duane Pasco