A 1978 photograph of the totem pole shows the original paint on the upper part of the sculpture.
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This image of the totem pole in 1978 is courtesy of Dave Reynolds, with photo editing by Erika Deasy.
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The Hamatsa Spirit Totem Pole: Expo '74 and Riverfront Park Tour - Stop 9
The totem pole on snxw mene’ island in Riverfront Park is an original work by the internationally-renowned Canadian artist Joe David. David and his apprentice, artist Frank Charlie (both from the…