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Marvin Oliver’s Salish Welcome sculpture rededicated….

Here’s a sampler of photos from yesterday’s rededication ceremony at Salmon Bay.

This magnificent work of art by one of the northwest’s greatest indigenous artists is well worth a visit.

Oliver’s ‘Salish Welcome’ was first installed 15 years ago
Duwamish Tribal Chair Cecile Hansen addresses the gathering
The UW Shellhouse Canoe Family offered traditional songs
Jason Huff from the Seattle Office for Arts and Culture
Seattle Public Utilities Landscape Restoration Manager Josh Meidav
Owen Oliver, son of sculptor Marvin Oliver, shares recollection s of his late father
Marylin Oliver Bard with Cecile Hansen
Cecile Hansen, Lisa Steinbrueck and Brigette Ellis
The UW Shellhouse Canoe Family gather at the base of the 16′ Salish Welcome sculpture



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