Lacrosse Stick

Lacrosse Stick

Wood, Leather

This lacrosse stick was used in what is known as the “Creator’s Game” by the Ho-Chunk. The game varied greatly between groups. It was mostly played for recreation and to settle land disputes, frequently taking the place of war. Although more regulated today, the playing field could have been miles long and involved hundreds of players. From its beginning lacrosse has been used as a way to bring the community together. The game continues to keep community traditions alive, with many players still using sticks similar to this one.

Calli Niemi is from Cedarburg, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse in the fall of 2015 with a degree in Public & Policy History. She will be attending graduate school in the fall of 2016 at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee for a masters degree in Public & Policy History with a specialization in Museum Studies.

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Wood, Metal

Originating with the Northern Plain Native Americans, lacrosse was played as a recreational game as well as a way to settle land disputes.  The lacrosse stick varied in design from tribe to tribe, owing in part to the type of wood available in a tribe’s territory.  I derived my concept for my personal lacrosse stick from these facts. Considering my family and the way that would inform the design of my lacrosse stick, I decided to incorporate cedar from a farm that has been in the family for over 70 years.

Jonathan Eimer’s  hometown is Ft. Madison, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in metalworking. He is a Locomotive Engineer for BNSF Railway.​