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Dennis Leopold |
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-- Old Copper Culture -- Native American Copper Using Societies -- Hand forged
I am Dennis Leopold and live within a stone's throw of Lake Superior, in the heart of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. My main area of interest is Native American copper technology as practiced within the Great Lakes region, though I have knapped a few points over the years, my main focus is on chalcolithic/copper tool reproductions.
My Process
I work with chunks of solid copper, annealing it in a primitive, wood ash lined box forge, fired with lump hardwood charcoal. I use a combination of modern and primitive techniques to rough out, shape, and refine each piece, attaining its final form by abrading and shaping with sandstone. I work harden working edges where appropriate and each finished artifact is “signed” by me with a small, unobtrusive makers mark.
Payment and Shipping
Copper is pretty heavy, so I tend to ship via USPS priority mail, taking advantage of the If-It-Fits-It-Ships boxes provided by the US Post Office ($7.00). They tell me we can squeeze up to 70 pounds in there at no extra cost and are automatically insured for up to $50. If you purchase more than one item, I will happily combine your order to save on shipping, in addition, I recommend purchasing insurance for orders over $50. On occasion we'll need to talk about shipping options, some of my knives and larger spear points need bigger boxes ($14.00). You will receive a tracking number when I mail your purchase, please monitor its progress.
Please contact me before placing your order if you are purchasing internationally.
I prefer PayPal, but will happily accept a Postal Money Order. Contact me for other options.
My email address is: leopold.dennis@gmail.com |
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Old Copper Complex Ovate Rat Tail Point |
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Price: $27.95 | Date:
Nov 10,2016 |
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Old Copper Complex 8 Inch Point |
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Price: $28.95 | Date:
Nov 08,2016 |
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Old Copper Complex Crescent Knife |
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Price: $48.95 | Date:
Nov 07,2016 |
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Old Copper Complex Short "Rat Tail" Point |
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Price: $23.95 | Date:
Nov 07,2016 |
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Old Copper Complex/Glacial Kame Culture - Swallowtail Point Reproduction |
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Price: $38.95 | Date:
Nov 07,2016 |
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