14-month-old Tulalip Tribes member Gianna Fryberg tries to beat a ceremonial drum after having been
part of the dedication ceremony of Archbishop Murphy High School’s Healing Pole (seen in background).
With a carving of the school’s mascot, a Wildcat, carved into it, the Healing Pole stands in the endzone of the Catholic school’s stadium.
Artist James Madison led carving the pole. AMHS students and staff worked alongside Madison, getting directly involved in carving, while learning a little more about Coast Salish artwork and Tulalip culture.
The work’s been going on for more than a year to lead up to the dedication ceremony.
Doug Ramsay
14-month-old Tulalip Tribes member Gianna Fryberg tries to beat a ceremonial drum after having been
part of the dedication ceremony of Archbishop Murphy High School’s Healing Pole (seen in background).
With a carving of the school’s mascot, a Wildcat, carved into it, the Healing Pole stands in the endzone of the Catholic school’s stadium.
Artist James Madison led carving the pole. AMHS students and staff worked alongside Madison, getting directly involved in carving, while learning a little more about Coast Salish artwork and Tulalip culture.
The work’s been going on for more than a year to lead up to the dedication ceremony.
