The Walter Roth Museum will come alive tomorrow with the unveiling of the ‘Hikarana Pole’ carving, a symbol of joy ushering in the Tenth Caribbean Festival of Arts.
The 23-foot piece, which is of Arawak origin, was carved and donated to the museum by Telford Taylor, an Arawak artist, who hails from St Cuthbert’s Mission on the Mahaica River.
According to Taylor, the pole symbolizes joy ahead – the joy of Carifesta X and the people as Guyana host the roving mega festival from August 22-31.
The unveiling will be done by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony.