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Possible Copper Pressure Flakers in the Archaic Era in Minnesota

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JackCrafty:
Written in 1996 (almost 20 years old) this article by John Whittaker presents evidence for copper pressure flaking tools many hundreds of years prior to evidence for bows and arrows in the New World.  I present it here so that those who do not know, or have not been exposed to the idea, can see that copper pressure flakers are not a modern "thing".  Many have chosen to ignore this idea over the years or have asked for "proof".

I don't want to cause a scene here, just putting out information.   O:)

http://web.grinnell.edu/anthropology/Faculty/JohnWhittaker/Articles/1996_Some_Prehistoric_Copper_Flaking_Tools_in_Minnesota.PDF

Outbackbob48:
Thanks Patrick, very informitive and I am sure it's going to get controversial. Bob

Chippintuff:
Thanks Patrick. It is always difficult for people to adjust to "new" ideas. As a general rule, assumptions rule till facts force them aside. No I have not done any research on this topic myself, but neither have I seen any evidence posted to rebut the idea, while I have seen postings offering evidence in agreement with this. I'm not an argumentative person, but I do like to see people offer evidence for their stands.

WA

Zuma:
Thanks for the link Patrick.
Here is a link to some copper mining.
I have been to Jerome AZ. Cool place.
It's an easy read but fascinating in scope.
Zuma

Ancient America: Aboriginal Mining - Daily Kos

www.dailykos.com/story/.../-Ancient-America-Aboriginal-Mining - Similarto Ancient America: Aboriginal Mining - Daily Kos
Jun 10, 2012 ... Copper tools included adzes, awls, fishhooks, harpoons, socketed axes, ... An ongoing series sponsored by the Native American Netroots team ...

Chippintuff:
Zuma, I cannot open the links you posted. I agree with Iowabow. The part about wear patterns is very interesting. Has anybody compared artifacts from other copper cultures around the world?

WA

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