Mortuary Pole was carved by Simon Charlie (1920-2005) and was donated to the City of Duncan by the Cowichan Valley Museum.

Mortuary Pole is on display inside Duncan City Hall so it only available for viewing during regular City Hall hours.

Mortuary Pole, carved by Simon Charlie, is displayed inside Duncan City Hall
Mortuary Pole, carved by Simon Charlie, is displayed inside Duncan City Hall
Mortuary Pole, top figure, carved by Simon Charlie. Mortuary Pole is displayed inside Duncan City Hall
Mortuary Pole, top figure, carved by Simon Charlie. Mortuary Pole is displayed inside Duncan City Hall
Mortuary Pole, top figure, carved by Simon Charlie. Mortuary Pole is displayed inside Duncan City Hall
Mortuary Pole, bottom figure, carved by Simon Charlie. Mortuary Pole is displayed inside Duncan City Hall

Mortuary Pole shows the textured surfaces that were a feature of Simon Charlie‘s work.

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