This is a long, thin piece of sheet brass that comes to a tapered, curled point. This piece is evidence of the repurposing of brass kettles that were originally brought from Europe. The curled end of this piece indicates that it was cut with snips or a similar tool. Dusti Bridges, Archaeologist
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