Any idea what this small copper artifact would have been ?

[Wayupnorth66]

Any idea what this small copper artifact would have been ? ear ring ?

 

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[GatorBoy]

What lead you to believe its native American?

 

[Wayupnorth66]

Ive found others in the general area over the years. Tang knife and arrowhead. Private wooded acres

 

[GatorBoy]

Some sort of a spokeshave maybe?

 

[Tnmountains]

I often wonder the shapes that copper might take during the "copper culture" before it became a tool or prized item. No idea what yours may be but it sure is an interesting time frame. Feel free to share any copper items you may have found.