Malachite Indian Head |
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Malachite Indian Head |
 Dec 15 2008, 02:11 PM
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Observer  Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 15-December 08 Member No.: 6,824  |
Hello, I am a new member from California and Dan suggested I ask anyone here if they know the value of a carved Malachite Indian Head, I found buried in the sand at La Conchita beach about 20 years ago. Its 6 inches from chin to top of head & 5.5 inches from nose to back of hair.
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Dec 15 2008, 08:07 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 171 Joined: 30-December 07 From: albuquerque n.m. Member No.: 3,582 |
I don't know how muchit's worth but it sure is beautiful. You might try talking to someone
at a nearby university like an archeologist to first find out it's origin and maybe they can help you determine value. |
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Dec 16 2008, 09:27 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Hi Ca Geo and welcome to the CP forums and website. Make yourself right at home.
This is a very cool carving I thought, old or not.  Thanks for posting it up, I'm sure lots of folks will enjoy seeing that.Someone put many hours of work into that piece. I like the way the bands of formation play into the shape of the carving too.......TOO COOL!  I moved this topic on into the "discoveries discussion" section too. CP -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
www.ColoradoProspector.com IF YOU USE IT, THE GROUND PRODUCED IT! MINERS MAKE "IT" HAPPEN!! |
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Dec 17 2008, 01:04 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 13-July 07 Member No.: 1,483 |
Whoah!
I wonder if that material is from here, I thought Africa at first but then again we have some good malachite here too... -------------------- Dude, Duder, or El Dudearino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
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