Signs of Lekwungen - Site at Laurel Point Description This sculpture is one of seven in the Signs of Lekwungen series. The carving here marks a nineteenth century First Nations burial ground. Small burial shelters with different carved mortuary figures, including human figures, were placed in front of the graves and stood here until the 1850s. No traditional name is known for this area. To learn more, visit victoria.ca/signsoflekwungen .
About the artist Clarence "Butch" Dick (Yux’wey’lupton)
Master carver and Songhees First Nation elder Clarence "Butch" Dick (Yux’wey’lupton), is an inspiring local visionary trained in fine art who continues to play a pivotal role in youth empowerment and whose tireless commitment to creatively championing the Songhees carving style has touched every generation.
Details Medium
Concrete, granite, bronze, aluminum, and steel
Dimensions
250 × 200 × 100 cm (8 ft 2 in × 6 ft 7 in × 3 ft 3 in)
Site
sčəmaθən, Peter Pollen Waterfront Park, on David Foster Way walkway, at Laurel Point
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Date unveiled
September 30, 2008
