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1903.60.1

Fragment of raw copper used as a hammer-stone, with depressions for fingers. There is blue pigment on parts of the object.

1903.60.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fragment of raw copper used as a hammer-stone, with depressions for fingers. There is blue pigment on parts of the object.
Long description
Lump of raw copper with depressions for the fingers.
Geographical reference
United States of America
Northern America > North America > United States of America
Western USA Arizona Cochise County Bisbee Copper Queen Mine
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source S.G. Fenton and Company
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Southwest
Date collected
By 1903
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1903
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Pigment
Dimensions
Length: max 110 mm, Width: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1903.60.1
Research and responses

This object was looked at by Lenore Thompson. The visit took place 4 - 5 August 2015 [NC 12/08/2015]

Search terms: Tool, Metallurgy, Hammer

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