Identifier:
2003.22.16
Description:
Typical Bandolier bag form, with internal pocket behind beaded panel. The beaded panel and strap are appliqued to a black velvet bag and strap body. Pattern on bag and strap similar multicolored hexagon pattern on a light blue field. A rectangular panel just below the top of the pocket has yellow birds and red oak leaves. Five fabric tufts, two red on each side of a central mustard-colored tuft decorates the black velvet above the pocket. Purple and maroon yarn tassels decorate a series of 11 beaded strips that extend beyond the bag itself, forming a fringe of sorts. The black velvet body of the bag is edged with mustard-colored piping.;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;Given to Dr. Dwight Schroeder in appreciation for his service to the Leelanau Native American community. Donated to Museum by the Dr.'s widow. Richard Pohrt, Jr. examined this bag and concludes that due to construction, bead pattern, and other considerations that it is of the Potawatomi type, from about 1900. He estimates it to be from further west because the Wisconsin and Kansas Potawatomi kept up this tradition later than Michigan Potawatomi did. He suggests Wisconsin origins in part due to proximity to the area it was collected.;Probably a decorative item used in traditional dance outfit.;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:
1900 – 1975
Materials:
Loomed Beadwork, Seed Beads, Cloth, Yarn
Dimensions:
33" h 13" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
In Memory Of M.D. Dwight M. Shcroeder
Related Entities:
Potawatomi (creator)
Dr. Janet Schroeder-Holmes (donor)
