Ohlone woman

The figure of the Ohlone woman pays homage to the genesis of human life in the Bay Area. The Ohlone people were the first inhabitants of the central California coast, where more than 40 tribes coexisted peace fully, lived wisely off of the land, and thrived. In the late 1700s, Spanish settlers arrived and missionized the Ohlone, eroding their cultural traditions, Forcing them to change their way of life, and causing many Ohlone to perish due to exposure to foreign disease. However, the Ohlone met the settlers with gifts and curiosity rather than aggression and violence. The presence of the ancient Ohlone, as well as their living descendents. must be remembered and revered, always.