Identifier:
2003.22.9
Description:
Three beaded rosettes attached to one another as a pendant, the largest in the center and fringed. Each rosette shows a Thunderbird in blue and red, with a black outline and feathers on a white ground. Neck strap is blue and white beads.;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;Probably a gift from a Native American patient to Dr. Dwight Schroeder. Gift of Schoeder'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:
Bead Applique, Glass Seed Beads
Dimensions:
17" h 3.25" 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)
