🥇 BANNER Platform pipe

[GaRebel1861]

This is one of the best finds that I have and it started off as just another day at the creek. Yesterday, I went with my wife and daughter along with my sister and her husband to cool off from this 100+ degree heat we are having here in Southwest Georgia. Shortly after we got in the water, which was less than knee deep, my sister pointed out two flint tools she spotted laying on the creek bed. These finds told me that there was likely points in the area so I started looking as well. I began running my fingers through the sand and finding pottery shards. After I worked that area with little luck, I decided to move down stream and try another spot. I had to pull some limbs out of the way to get a new area cleaned. Thats when this pipe came up. I did not find any points but thats o.k. with this taking thier place! This will likely be the center piece in my collection for quite some time. Any thoughts or comments are welcomed!!

 

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[nsdq]

that is cool as hell, ummmmmmmmmmm go back thar and find more stuff,,,,, happy huntinnnnnnnnnnnn

 

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[flyadive]

Very cool. Be very careful how you handle it.
I also found some cool thing then broke them trying to clean. Rap it up good and don't clean.

 

[CRUSADER]

I wonder how a price tag could be placed on a item like this.

I offer £20 plus postage.

 

[Mr Tuff]

that is a great find!!! congrats!!!! MR TUFF

 

[GaRebel1861]

Very cool. Be very careful how you handle it.
I also found some cool thing then broke them trying to clean. Rap it up good and don't clean.

It has not been cleaned. Really did not need any. Sort of still smells like creek water if you sniff it.

 

[fyrffytr1]

It has not been cleaned. Really did not need any. Sort of still smells like creek water if you sniff it.

Creek water or wacky weed?

 

[terryo]

I have Done a fair bit of hunting in SW Georgia,and found quite a few artifacts there too, from many different era's...bird points to bolens, savannah rivers to Daltons, but i sure aint never seen anythiing like that! I bet you do have to wonder if it is a dream.Is there any chance that it cound be made of Steatite(soapstone)? It sort of looks like it to me from the pix, but, i aint holding it .....I have found several gorgets, and bowl pieces here in northern Florida , made from it.
I think the nearest place to get it would be north Ga or Alabama, up in the mountainous regions.Awesome piece, with out a doubt.And , honestly, I would be leery of the archies confiscating it if it was on state land, waters, etc...just a thought.

 

[Gunny71]

Find of a lifetime!
Congrats!

 

[maipenrai]

Wow, that is great! I would be hitting that creek every day this summer! Just remember to wear a t-****, and dont burn your back. Im sure there are many more treasures in that same place, you will find your points and much more. Get a mask and snorkel, dont come out of the water until you find a twin to that pipe!

 

[Gunrunner61]

GaRebel, I can find no words that will even let me get close to telling you how amazing your
find is. It's as beautifull a pipe as I have ever saw, which I've seen a few, No expert by a lon
g shot. Man! it's gorgous, Happy 4yh o'july and Happy Hunting.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Crusader, You are a riot my friend!!!..........HH

 

[Gunrunner61]

Thank you for all your comments. I've been asked several times what I plan to do with it. First, it's not for sale and I agree that it should be somewhere where others can see it. I would like a professional opinion and have it authenticated. We will see from there.

A very honerable man.......HH

 

[Gunrunner61]

GaRebel, I can find no words that will even let me get close to telling you how amazing your
find is. It's as beautifull a pipe as I have ever saw, which I've seen a few, No expert by a lon
g shot. Man! it's gorgous, Happy 4yh o'july and Happy Hunting.

 

[johnnyblaze]

Killer find

You could fit alot of goodies in that pipe

Its huge..

Blaze

 

[leprechaun]

You nailed with that find my friend.Awesome banner find.

 

[GaRebel1861]

Gunrunner61 - Anyone with an Avatar of NBF is a friend of mine! Thank you for your comments.

 

[10claw]

amazing find, and especially the way you found it. i would say peace pipe. maybe you can find a stem to go with it.

 

[ctalmadg]

Museum Piece! Awesome!

 

[ZINCLID]

Really great find! Find of a lifetime indeed as far as Indian artifacts go.

This find ought to rank way up to the top of Indian artifacts---CONGRATS!

 

[ZINCLID]

WOWIE! WHAT A DANG GOOD FIND--BRAVO! I'D BE LOOKING AROUND THERE EVERY CHANCE I'D GET FOR A WHILE--HA!