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Artwork copyright Frank Fulmer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Killer Whale Paddle, 2000
Frank Fulmer
(American | Tlingit, born 1953)
Location: Elger Bay Elementary, Camano Island
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Tlingit artist Frank Fulmer carved Killer Whale Paddle from redcedar wood using a traditional, abstract, formline design. The killer whale or orca is a respected and symbolic creature among the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Stanwood School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist and master carver Frank Fulmer (Tlingit) creates traditional Hieroglyphic Art of the Pacific Northwest Coast. He believes that "it is his destiny help bring honor and glory to his ancestors through his art work." He is of Tlingit (Native Alaskan) heritage.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Redcedar wood with paint |
| Dimensions | 54 in x 7 in x 1 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.111.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Stanwood-Camano School District |
| Artwork Location | Elger Bay Elementary Front office |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1810 Elger Bay Road Camano Island, WA 98282 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.145159, -122.468436 |
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