A 22-foot totem pole now stands proudly in the front yard of Tom and Carolyn McKee’s residence in Port Orchard.
The totem pole showcases the artistry of Seattle artist, Dylan Sanidad and took almost a year to complete. It began as a 26-foot, 4,000 pound old growth cedar from Alaska, which he shaped and carved with care.
“We had to bring it down on a barge,” he described, explaining the intricate process involved in preparing the timber for carving…