Peace Pipe
Artifact IDMO 63.4006
Object Type
Pipe, Peace
Date
ca. 1960
Date Presented3/5/63
Place MadeMontana, United States, North America
Medium
Wood, pigment, hide, beads, soapstone
DimensionsOverall L 31 in (78.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionPeace pipe with a carved wooden stem painted and wrapped with deerskin decorated with beadwork. The bowl is carved purple soapstone.
Historical NoteThis peace pipe was presented by Edison Real Bird, Vice Chairman of the Crow Tribal Council and by Walter Wetzel President of the National Congress of American Indians, Washington D.C. on the lawn of the White House, March 5, 1963. President Kennedy made remarks on this occasion in which he discussed his plans to improve educational and employment opportunities for Native Americans and indigenous peoples.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from the National Congress of American Indians to the President and Mrs. Kennedy presented on the lawn of the White House on March 5, 1963. It was held by the Executive Office of the President until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Youtube video of President Kennedy Welcoming National Congress of American Indians: "Museum Collection – Peace Pipe"
