Hi Joe - my reply was too long so I am sending you an email, will be signing off here shortly as I should be taking more notes before I quit for the night.
Roy
Cactusjumper, just wanted to thank you for your offering to help in any way you can. You have helped me already by the information that you share on these forums. If I ever do find any gold out there, I`ll surely cut you off a chunck. Regards, Chuck Chatsko
Interesting topic.I've lost track of the link,but came across a museum photo of an Inca or Moche ceremonial knife with the same blade shape...also copper.It also had a handle,a human figure,of gold.