Farmer's Pole is a 1984 cedar totem pole designed by Quinault artist Marvin Oliver, carved by artist James Bender and commissioned by architect Victor Steinbrueck, installed in Seattle's Victor Steinbrueck Park, in the U.S. state of Washington.
Description and History
The 50ft tall wooden sculpture has a diameter measuring approximately 35 inches, and is installed on a square concrete base with a heigh of approximately and diameter of 3 feet, 5 inches. The totem is mostly smooth, with the exception of one male and one female figure who stand back-to-back at the top.
After standing for about 40 years, Oliver's totem pole was removed for park reconstruction in April of 2023.
See also
1984 in art
External Links
Seattle Gov. Digital Archives: Market Park (Victor Steinbruek Park) Collection
References
1984 establishments in Washington (state) 1984 sculptures Downtown Seattle Outdoor sculptures in Seattle Sculptures of men in Washington (state) Sculptures of women in Washington (state) Totem poles in the United States Wooden sculptures in Washington (state)