The Wamesit Indian
N 42° 37.338 W 071° 15.784
19T E 314411 N 4721355
A sculpture of a Wamesit Indian poised atop a large granite boulder.
Waymark Code: WM78PW
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2009
Views: 8
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 or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Wamesit Indian
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Mico Kaufman
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1989
Materials used: Not listed
Location: Not listed
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