Sunshine illuminates face of “Maiden of Deception Pass,” a towering sculpture by Tracy Powell of LaConner. This work was commissioned by the Samish Indian Nation.
This portrait was taken on September 24, 1983 at the dedication ceremony of the “Maiden of Deception Pass” story pole at Rosario Beach. I was commissioned by tribal leader Ken Hansen of Anacortes to photograph the event, attended by several dozen Samish tribal members including elder Laura Edwards. According to Leslie Eastwood, “Laura was the […]
Morning light illuminates the tribal sculpture titled “Maiden of Deception Pass.” Above Rosario Beach. Artist: Tracy Powell.
Yesterday on a hike at Rosario Beach I decided to examine and record some of the details carved into LaConner sculptor Tracy Powell’s “Maiden of Deception Pass” story pole, commissioned by the Samish Indian Nation in the early Eighties. An incredible piece of work.
Four colorful new interpretive signs were installed recently at the “Maiden of Deception Pass” pole at Rosario Beach. The story of the Maiden is about the kinship of the Samish people and the sea. The pole was created by Fidalgo Island sculptor Tracy Powell. It was raised in 1983 by the Samish Tribe “to celebrate […]
Rain was light this morning so I ventured out to Rosario Beach. Pictured here are the trunk of a massive tree at the entry to the park and a closeup of one side of the two-sided Maiden of Deception Pass sculpture commissioned 37 years ago by the Samish Tribe. Sculptor is Tracy Powell. If you […]
It is the season of fog, and the Northwest is still experiencing some level of smoke from wildfires to the south. Fog did not hamper the spirits of people yearning for outdoor experiences Saturday. At Rosario Beach, and again at Bowman Bay, adventurers ranged from hikers to families with children; from kayakers to scuba divers. […]
Fidalgo Island sculptor Tracy Powell has created many high profile pieces, primary of which is the “Maiden of Deception Pass” story pole at Rosario Beach. He also has art on display out of doors at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve and Tommy Thompson Trail. To learn more about Tracy, clink on this link.