Clay Effigy intact

relichunters · May 28, 2009

I need major help. I have a "Effigy". It appears to maybe be of a Chief. I brought it from a construction worker in New York near where a large indian community was. When they were excavating to build homes, it was dug up. It is made of clay and weighs about 25 - 30 pounds. It seems to be quite old since there is many cracks in it, but its still fully intact.

I was told they used to make these in clay fire pits, and usually mold them into the village chiefs in honor of them.

I've had this for about 10 years and never thought about putting it online and asking around for help. Does anyone know anything about these? or where I can get information?

jeff a · May 28, 2009

not ancient, maybe late 1800-early 1900s ,looks like something that would be in a cigar store

creek astronaut · May 28, 2009

i do know that is very freakn cool,im sure one of the smart guys/gals will chime in.never seen anything like it.thx for sharing the pic.

ohio · May 28, 2009

Definitely modern.

lostlake88 · May 28, 2009

This, I stress, could be an image of Tecumseh. Many 19th century plaster of paris bust's were made of his image. I have one that is at least 150 years old. Just a guess.

Tnmountains · May 29, 2009

lostlake88 said:
This, I stress, could be an image of Tecumseh. Many 19th century plaster of paris bust's were made of his image. I have one that is at least 150 years old. Just a guess.

Lostlake could you post yours on here as an example for him? That is one big honkin effigy !!!