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Leatherworking
Tools and Equipment
Native American
Native American - Northeast and Southeast Woodland ➔ Awl (Reproduction)

Identifier:

E1994.7.2

Description:

This reproduction awl, also called a migoos, was made by Larry Young in the forge at Fort Mackinaw. The handle is made from a portion of a deer antler. This awl is identical to proto-/post-contact tools made by Michigan Anishinaabek.

Date:

1994

Materials:

Deer Antler, Iron

Dimensions:

1" h 1.75" w 6.5" d

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 3

Source:

Museum Purchase

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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. Anishinaabeg (is related to) 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.