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Object Number 12-10-10/A4146
Display Title Metal, copper projectile point
Descriptions
Object Description Native copper projectile point stylistically consistant with the "Old Copper Complex" of Archaic Great lakes prehistory. Point has triangular blade and medial ridge along the full length of the dorsal side. Socket is rectangular in cross section. Wittry (1951) type I-A.
Inventory Description Metal, copper spearhead
Classification
  • Spear Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Wisconsin
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.9 x 2.2 x 0.9 cm (5 1/16 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A/4146
Provenance
Collector F. L. Perkins (1863-1911)
Donor Donated by Prof. Henry W. Haynes (1912)

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