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Totem Pole BAR03_01_552
Filename: bar03_01_552.jpg
Size: 4109 x 4680 (3.4MB)
Date: 8th July 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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Totem Pole BAR03_01_552
Windsor Great Park, Totem Pole, Runnymede, Surrey. The Totem Pole in Windsor Great Park, viewed from the south-west, with people gathered around it. The totem pole in Windsor Great Park was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in June 1958 by Chief Mungo Martin of the Kwakiutl or Kwakwaka wakw or Kwakiutl. The pole is 100 ft high and marks the centenary of British Columbia, which was proclaimed a Crown Colony in 1858 by Queen Victoria. A 600 year old tree was felled in order to create the pole, which was carved by Chief Mungo Martin. A second, identical totem pole was carved and remained in Vancouver, Canada. The totem pole in Windsor Great Park was repainted in 1985 by delegates of the Kwakwaka wakw
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Media ID 22140011
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Art And Design Artwork Commemorative Monument Mid 20th Century Sculpture Valley Gardens Virginia Water
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the majestic Totem Pole in Windsor Great Park, surrounded by a group of intrigued onlookers. Standing tall at an impressive height of 100 feet, this remarkable totem pole was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II in June 1958 by Chief Mungo Martin of the Kwakiutl tribe. The intricate carvings and vibrant colors represent the rich cultural heritage of the Kwakwaka'wakw people from British Columbia. To create this magnificent artwork, a centuries-old tree was carefully selected and felled. Chief Mungo Martin poured his heart and soul into carving every detail, resulting in a masterpiece that symbolizes the centenary celebration of British Columbia becoming a Crown Colony in 1858 under Queen Victoria's reign. Interestingly, another identical totem pole was crafted by Chief Mungo Martin and remains proudly displayed in Vancouver, Canada. This particular totem pole underwent restoration work in 1985 when delegates from the Kwakwaka'wakw community repainted it with utmost care and respect for its historical significance. Norman Barnard skillfully captured this momentous sculpture through his lens, preserving its beauty for generations to come. As we gaze upon this mid-20th-century commemorative monument nestled within Virginia Water's serene Valley Gardens, we are reminded of the enduring power of art and design to bridge cultures and preserve our shared history.
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