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Weapons
Native American
Native American - Northeast and Southeast Woodland ➔ Skinning Knife and Sheath

Identifier:
E1995.26.1a-b
Description:

This Green River blade skinning knife has an elk antler handle. The tack belt sheath is made of cowhide leather and has brass tacks in the style of Woodland Potawatomi. They were created by Larry Young in Mackinaw City, Michigan.
Date:
1995
Materials:
Metal, Elk Antler, Leather Cowhide, Brass
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 1
Source:
Museum Purchase
Exhibits/Programs:
Anishinabek: The People of this Place (1995 – 2025)

Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place (after 2026)

Redesign of the Anishinabek: The People of this Place exhibit. Ideas for potential artifacts.


Related Entities:
Larry Young (creator)
Larry Young has been active with historical recreation and reenactment events in Mackinaw City, Michigan since 1977, when he began working at Fort Michilimackinac. There, he recreated many of the guns on display and contributed his knowledge of the history of the fur trade. Larry Young (sold by)
Larry Young has been active with historical recreation and reenactment events in Mackinaw City, Michigan since 1977, when he began working at Fort Michilimackinac. There, he recreated many of the guns on display and contributed his knowledge of the history of the fur trade.