Kwakiutl, Indigenous cedar sculpture in Chinguacousy Park, Canada.
Kwakiutl is a cedar wood statue in Chinguacousy Park depicting a figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and cape with arms extended outward. The sculpture stands approximately 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall near the park's greenhouse area.
A Cowichan Tribes artist created this sculpture in 1972 for Chinguacousy Township. The work was relocated multiple times over the following decades and now stands in Chinguacousy Park.
The statue links Pacific Northwest artistic traditions with the community through its form and name. Visitors can observe how Indigenous design principles translate into public spaces.
The sculpture stands outdoors and is accessible year-round in the park. Visitors should know that the cedar wood is exposed to weather and changes appearance over time.
The sculpture sparked local discussion when first revealed because of its realistic portrayal. This response led to the artwork being moved several times to different locations around Brampton.
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