Carpets lining the halls recreate patterns of traditional cedar baskets, and there are paintings in the guest rooms of eagle, raven, bear, frog and other creatures prominent in Northwest Coast Salish mythology.Īnyone who’s travelled to Las Vegas in the last two decades knows that all good casino resorts have a distinct story or angle they are trying to depict – this is the same for many online Slots sites where their games tend to be themed to the likes of Ancient Egypt, Atlantis, El Dorado, and medieval knights. Behind the check-in desk hangs stained glass panels depicting the coast, mountains and orca whales.

The story poles are just a sampling of the original and striking pieces of artwork by Northwest Coast Salish artists displayed throughout the casino and 370-room resort, located 35 miles north of Seattle. Created by tribal artists James Madison and Joe Gobin, the carved cedar poles represent three motifs and stories: a man with upraised hands greets incoming guests, representing the tribal symbol of welcome a story pole tells the story of the Tulalip tribes’ evolution and lastly, a man holding sticks sitting atop a bear represents the tribal tradition of gambling. Before heading into the flashing lights and cacophony of the casino floor, visitors have the opportunity to learn the story of the Tulalip people in the halls of the resort. Three towering cedar totem poles greet guests as they enter the doors of the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington.

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