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I'm always delighted to come upon original artwork incorporated in decorative touches in neighborhood homes and gardens. This residential front steps handrail appears to have been lovingly created just for the spot, and handmade with care. The Orca whale portrayed reminded me of the 3 pods or families of whales one can observe in the Puget Sound (about 80 killer whales total) when they are here for the summer. Several disappeared mysteriously this year in the prime of life, it is thought linked to poor availability of salmon. The Orcas also play a significant role in tribal art of several indiginous peoples of Seattle and other areas of the coastal Pacific Northwest, perhaps best known among them the Haida's highly stylized images.
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