COP236 Sculptured Copper

This abstract copper art piece is made from native Michigan copper. Molten copper at 2200˚F is poured into water-soaked straw. The straw forms the shape and then burns away, and the copper formations solidify in the cool water. Old customs of the early miners indicate that lead was previously used in the above process. Following the old traditions, this sculpted copper has been proudly manufactured in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. 3.5" tall 4" x 2.5" 1lb 0.9oz Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is considered the most important locality in the world for pure native copper. The majority of mining between 1845 and 1982, with millions of tons of refined copper extracted from the mines. While commercial mining has lessoned, the area is still considered "Copper Country" and float copper, which has been naturally tumbled through glacial activity, is still surface collected.