Identifier:
2003.22.6
Description:
Simple loop of alternating acorn tops, green dyed cylindrical wooden beads, and dyed-red pierced corn kernels.;Probably originally a gift from a Native American patient to Dr. Dwight Schroeder. Gift of Schroeder's widow.;Dr. Dwight Schroeder was a physician that treated Native Americans in the Sutton's Bay area for free and/or reduced fees in the mid-20th century. He saw the poverty of their circumstances and believed that a renaissance of traditional Indian culture would benefit the community. He helped organize and finance the first annual Leelanau Pow-wow in 1971, and was given the honorary title of "Mush-ke-ke-anena" (Medicine Man) in 1972. He was also given a beaded dance outfit and other traditional Woodland Indian art objects in gratitude for his contributions to the Indian community. d
Date:
1957 – 1988
Materials:
Wooden Beads, Corn Kernels, Acorn Tops
Dimensions:
18" h .5" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
In Memory Of M.D. Dwight M. Shcroeder
Related Entity:
Dr. Janet Schroeder-Holmes (donor)
