Skip to main content
Object Number 21-15-10/92393
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 is conical in shape and would have been affixed to the tip of a projectile.
Inventory Description Metal, copper arrow, conical point, curved socket end
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Wisconsin / Washington County
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 1 x 0.5 cm (1 9/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 92393
Provenance
Collector Unknown (1863)
Intermediary Seth T. Gano (1921)
Donor Donated by Subscribers to the Fund for the Schneider Collection (1921)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Metal, copper projectile point
21-15-10/92391.2 Metal, copper projectile point
Projectile Point
Walworth County
metal, copper projectile point
21-15-10/92391.1 metal, copper projectile point
Spear Point
Walworth County
Metal, copper projectile point
21-15-10/92389 Metal, copper projectile point
Awl
Amherst
Metal, copper projectile point
21-15-10/92390 Metal, copper projectile point
Waupaca
Metal, copper projectile point
28-18-10/98305 Metal, copper projectile point
Projectile Point
Wisconsin
Metal, copper projectile point, notched
21-15-10/92369 Metal, copper projectile point, notched
Spear Point
Sheboygan County
Metal, copper projectile point, notched
21-15-10/92366 Metal, copper projectile point, notched
Spear Point
Oconto County
Metal, copper projectile point, notched
21-15-10/92370 Metal, copper projectile point, notched
Spear Point
Oakfield
Metal, copper projectile point
28-18-10/98301 Metal, copper projectile point
Spear Point
Wisconsin
Metal, copper projectile point
21-15-10/92371 Metal, copper projectile point
Spear Point
Dunn County
Metal, copper projectile point
21-15-10/92372 Metal, copper projectile point
Spear Point
Marathon County
Metal, copper projectile point
21-15-10/92373 Metal, copper projectile point
Spear Point
Waukesha County