Joe Hillaire
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Joseph Raymond Hillaire or Kwul-kwul’tw (1894–1967) was an American Indian sculptor of the Lummi (Lhaq’temish) tribe, known for his carved totem poles in the style of the Coast Salish peoples. In 1961 he carved the Kobe-Seattle Sister City Friendship Pole.[1] Hillaire was the father of Pauline Hillaire Scälla (b. 1929), a well-known art historian and conservator specializing in the art of Northwest Coast peoples.[2]
Joseph Hillaire was an active member of the Bahá’í Faith, serving as a member of his local Spiritual Assembly.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ "Joseph Hillaire: Carver of the Kobe-Seattle Sister City Friendship Pole – SAM Blog". samblog.seattleartmuseum.org. 9 August 2012.
- ^ Pauline R. Hillaire. 2013. A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire. U of Nebraska Press, 2013
- ^ "Bahá'í News March". Baha'i News. 1968. p. 20. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
The recent passing of Lummi Indian Chief Joseph R. Hillaire, Baha'i of Bainbridge Island, Washington, was reported extensively in local papers, including reference to his membership in the Baha'i Faith. ...Mr. Hillaire was active in the Baha'i Faith, serving as a member of the local Spiritual Assembly.
- ^ Pauline R. Hillaire. 2013. A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire. U of Nebraska Press, 2013, p.g 27, 36.
- ^ "File:Baha'i News 440.pdf - Bahaiworks, a library of works about the Bahá'í Faith". bahai.works. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
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