Vintage 1966 Hershey Tee Pee Wood Hatchet Folk Art Fraternal Memorabilia Pow Wow For Sale

Up for sale is a unique and fascinating piece of authentic mid-century American folk art and fraternal memorabilia: a handmade wooden decorative hatchet dated December 14, 1966. This entirely wooden novelty piece features excellent, sharp handwritten ink inscriptions documenting a specific regional gathering or lodge event. The blade features the title "Pow Wow" with a precise date and time (Dec 14, 1966, 7:00 PM) alongside vibrant red painted accents along the edge. The handle details the specific location: "Hershey Tee Pee - 4308 Cardinal Rd, Adams, Ind. 2nd House West of Washington St." along with a vintage 1960s phone number.
This piece likely commemorates a regional meeting, scout order, or fraternal lodge event (such as the Improved Order of Red Men or a similar mid-century community club) in Adams, Indiana. It is a fantastic crossover collectible for enthusiasts of Indiana local history, fraternal organization artifacts, and vintage rustic Americana. The wood displays a beautiful natural grain and patina consistent with its 60-year age. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact condition details.