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Object Number 28-18-10/98303
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 a leaf shaped blade and a socket that is rounded in cross-section and has a hole, probably to allow a nail to be inserted in order to stop the point from slipping off the shaft. Wittry (1951) type I-B.
Inventory Description Metal, copper spearhead
Classification
  • Spear Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Wisconsin
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 1.7 x 0.3 cm (3 5/16 x 11/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 98303
Provenance
Seller Unknown (1928)

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