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    I think I found a Native American Copper spearhead

    I pulled what I think is a Copper Indian Spear Head. My signal was a 12-43 range and the point was really deep 10+". It has similar features of other spear heads I have seen. it is about 6" long and about an inch wide at its widest point. Does anyone think I have an Indian spear head. LMK
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    I'd say that's probably what it is, fantastic find for sure

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    With the shape of it I would think that it is. Congrats Safe & HH

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    I concur! Excellent find. Congrats.
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    Yes, it is a Native American spear point called a Rat Tail Point. I've found a knife blade, two socketed tang points and a neckles locket type object. They are among my favorite finds? I've also found over 20 pieces of float copper, which is copper in its natural state. Congrats on a great find. Here is a link to the Milwaukee Public Museum, which has one of the largest Native American collection of copper artifacts in the world.
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    Thx for the link. I have found 4 or 5 pieces of float copper but this is the first Indian Relic. I'll check out the link today. Thx WD
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    That is really nice. Very nice find.
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    Thats an awesome find. The only Indian relics I've found have been made in China
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    Additional Photos for Banner

    Del, hope this works for the Banner Post. Dave, Wisconsin Digger
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    Interesting find, congrats on recovering a piece of copper culture history!
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    KILLER!

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    Damm nice find you did.
    Congrats with this.

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    Very cool!! Would love to find something like that out field hunting. Congratulations!!

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