Identifier:
2003.22.14
Description:
Large, notched spear point of light brown stone with 4 additional decorative notches on each cutting edge. This is not a real tool, but a modern reproduction of curio value. It is not intended as a 'fake' or to fool collectors. Items like this are available for sale from mostly non-Indian and some Indian knappers.;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.;Given to Dr. Dwight Schroeder by a Native American patient. Donated to the Museum by his 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.
Date:
1958 – 1988
Materials:
Flint Knapping, Chert Stone
Dimensions:
10.5" h 2.25" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
In Memory Of M.D. Dwight M. Shcroeder
Related Entity:
Dr. Janet Schroeder-Holmes (donor)
