The totem poles and Pacific house facades of the Grand Hall make a big impression on the visitor.
Outside stands this sculpture. Titled 'namaxsala (To Travel In A Boat Together), it is by Mary Anne Barkhouse, and evokes her indigenous heritage and a story from her grandfather. In warmer weather, the reflection pool is filled with water.
More views from within.
This is Spirit Of Haida Gwaii, by the Haida artist Bill Reid. This is the plaster cast version of the sculpture- two others in bronze are found at the main airport in Vancouver, and at the Canadian embassy in Washington.
Beautiful series, William.
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