Native American stone carving tableau of ancient Ruins, please help.

[chynaspyce]

Hi there. I'm new here and I've caught the treasure hunt bug. I'm mostly into garage and estate sales. I acquired this piece of Native American artwork and I am baffled as to the details. I think it is probably a miniature replica of ancient ruins of somewhere in Central America but I don't know anything about the artist or the value or the time period. The piece is 20"x13"x3.2". It is heavy, about 20 pounds. Probably carved out of stone. There is a frame mounted in the front. There is a label from a restoration company on the top of the piece that says "Broken and Partial Pots Rebuilt to Original Appearance Recommended by Collectors and Archeologists Indian Pottery Restoration Robert & Cathrin Staley" and it has the address. The scene is fantastic. 3 dimensional with real miniature pottery on the bottom left hand corner with a miniature tree and a miniature ladder on the right. What is this I've perused the net and have found nothing similar. Please let me know if you can help or if you know someone that can. Thanks.

Lisa

 

[njnydigger]

I believe there is a section/s specifically for garage sale finds, collectibles & things of that nature. MUCH better off posting there. This area is for treasure hunting stuff. Nice photo btw

 

[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasure Net, Lisa !!

Have you contacted the Reference Librarian at the Dolores Public Library?
http://www.doloreslibrary.org/contact.htm
Their location is only two blocks south of 'your' address.

Or, perhaps contact the Dolores USPO and inquire if that couple still has the same PO Box #.
http://www.payphone-project.com/post_offices/1361002.html

Have you tried calling the number or asking the operator for a new number?
Don.......

 

[vision quest]

Hi Lisa and welcome,

Google "Masa Verde". Native american cliff dwellings not to far from Delores Colorado. Good luck in your quest!

 

[chynaspyce]

Thanks guys. I will repost in the proper area. Don't know how to remove this posting unfortunately. Thanks for your help. All the best.

 

[trixie charger]

Hi Lisa and welcome,

Google "Masa Verde". Native american cliff dwellings not to far from Delores Colorado. Good luck in your quest!

I'm leaning to Masa Verde! but I have seen the same type of structures from the Pueblo culture.

 

[High Plains Digger]

I would definitely say Southwest rather than Central America. The stripped pot says southwest. But I can't say Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, Anasazi, or any of the Pueblos of No. New Mexico. Just don't know, but that is where it is. Bandoleer near Santa Fe and Los Alamos has similar ruins.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

That's a great find Lisa!

Always lots of great stuff to find at estate sales, some of my best "early" finds came from auctions!
Welcome to Tnet!
Dave

 

[chynaspyce]

Thanks for all the great feedback. I agree with everyone that it does look like Southwest. Has anyone seen a carving like this before Do you know anything about the maker or the value of the piece??

 

[Tigger]

Compare the pot in the picture with the cultures mentioned?? Neat find.
Tigger

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Thanks for all the great feedback. I agree with everyone that it does look like Southwest. Has anyone seen a carving like this before Do you know anything about the maker or the value of the piece??

Hi Lisa,

I'd suggest emailing photo's and a description of it to either . . .

Bruce Shackelford
San Antonio, TX USA
bruce@bshack.com

or

The Donald Ellis Gallery
Dundas, Ontario Canada
dellis@donaldellisgallery.com

Good luck,
Dave

 

[Mackaydon]

You might also try contacting the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores and ask them about the Staleys.
PHONE: (970) 882-5600 | FAX: (970) 882-7035

 

[chynaspyce]

Thank you Dave and Mackaydon. I will do that!!