This piece of abstract copper art is made from native Michigan copper. Called 'splash' copper, it is made by pouring molten copper at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit onto a flat surface. When the shapes are cooled, a chemical patina is applied which changes the copper to a turquoise color. Then, highlights are buff polished to expose the glowing solid copper underneath, and the pieces are coated to preserve the finish and prevent the copper from tarnishing. 

7" x 7.75"
12.9oz

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.