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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Rob Langdon, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

  1. Rob Langdon

    Rob Langdon Well-Known Member

    It stands 17.5 inches tall by 5 inches wide and was found along Stockton Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia, after the flood waters receded. I'm not sure what the wood is. What caught my eye was the neck groove in it, but after looking closer, I discovered a face staring back at me. Screenshot 2024-10-03 at 10.51.54 AM.jpg
     
    Rob Langdon, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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  2. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    How big izzit, Rob?
     
    wlwhittier, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    ;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    D'oh!
    Guilty, as hell. Sorry, folks.
     
    wlwhittier, Oct 3, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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  5. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Did you find it after the recent flooding, from hurricane Helene? Is it still wet/damp?
     
    2manybooks, Oct 3, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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  6. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    It may be a significant find. I would urge you to contact the Virginia State Archaeologist, Dr. Elizabeth Moore - 804 482-6084. If it is still wet, it is very important not to let it dry out, and to get it to appropriate conservators ASAP.

    https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/programs/state-archaeology/
     
    2manybooks, Oct 3, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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  7. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Wow,that’s one hell of an interesting discovery. And fairly big. I really hope we can learn more at it. Very cool!
     
    Boland, Oct 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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