The Wamesit Indian
N 42° 37.338 W 071° 15.784
19T E 314411 N 4721355
Quick Description: A sculpture of a Wamesit Indian poised atop a large granite boulder.
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 9/20/2009 10:45:29 AM
Waymark Code: WM78PW
Views: 3
Long Description:
Before European settlers populated the area around Lowell,
Massachusetts, a number of Native American tribes lived along the
banks of the Merrimack River. Among them were the Wamesit Indians,
who lived along the south bank of the river, below the mouth of the
Concord River. Today, there is a village of the same name in
Lowell, and the name 'Wamesit' is commonly found on businesses in
the area.
In 1989, local artist Mico Kaufman unveiled his sculpture The
Wamesit Indian. The sculpture depicts a Wamesit Indian leaning
on what appears to be tool (probably used for fishing). The
sculpture is mounted on top of a very large granite boulder,
located in a small grassy area.
Name: The Wamesit Indian
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name: Mico Kaufman
Date created or placed: 1989
Materials used: Not listed
Location: Not listed
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