SHRUNKEN HEAD

[BuckleBoy]

I knew that'd get your attention.


Here it is. It fits comfortably within the diameter of a quarter, and looks like it's either made of pewter or pot metal. Dug from a house site that was gone before the turn of the century. Looks like it was originally attached to something...but what?


-Buckleboy

 

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[txkickergirl]

her hair style looks roman or greek

 

[Blacksheep]

By its size, maybe from the lid of a fancy jar?

 

[relichunters]

Possible that it's the part you lift on a pot, also looks like a letter opener top.

 

[bradyboy]

lamp phineal ?

 

[PBK]

Looks like a loose representation of Minerva, who was often depicted with a dragon-crested helmet:

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[Blacksheep]

It does look like Minerva, i did run across many (pics) mantle/grandfather clocks with Minerva finials.

Maybe from an old clock? Could be from almost anything it would seem.

http://www.history.org/Foundation/journal/Summer04/clock.cfm

 

[BuckleBoy]

Well, I could imagine Kindafoundabuckle getting a little freaked out when he dug it--face staring back at him in the hole.


Thanks for your help, folks.


Likely never know what it is from--but it's pretty cool.


I guess Tin Soldier is out--probably contemporaneous garb for those toys (not ancient clothing). And I'm certain the piece isn't lead.



-Buck

 

[dex378]

You know what, I've seen one like that as the thumb press on a stein, but the angle of the head is different. You'd have to press down on her face.

 

[kindafoundabuckle]

Thanks for posting BB. I think this one may remain a mystery but it was cool to dig! After my long absence from hunting due to the neck it was fun to dig up a piece of..........well anything metal! Was great to get out after many months watching from the sidelines.

DR. KFB

 

[trikikiwi]

You know what, I've seen one like that as the thumb press on a stein, but the angle of the head is different. You'd have to press down on her face.

The stein lid was my immediate thought too.
I wouldn't discount the theory;
beer drinkers have long held a peculiar sense of humour

Mike

 

[Monty]

That is Athena, Godess of wisdom I think? She has long hair and wears a helmet. Monty