2006-09-14 22:11:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
In which country did you find it?You have to ask an archeologist.You should better go to the archeological company of the country you found it and I guess that you already know that it isn't yours but the statue belongs to a museum(of the country you found it).Especially if it is very valuable!
2006-09-14 22:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by andelska 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi there,
First of all, to be selfish enough, do not tell anyone the true story where you got your statue. As if let say it is worth a million, you can go back there and dig out more. Whether you are going to a museum or acheologists, keep the true story and tell them that the statue is from your grand father collections.
If you are in a country that reserved the rights/law that will take away your statue without paying you a single token, then i will suggest you not to go to museum.
Archeologist is a not bad idea to go to. I will suggest that you go thru undermentioned 3 steps:
1) Go to a few big antique shop in your country and show the statue to them, at least have to be sure that it is an antique. If it is not an antique, keep it for fun, as a memorial that been to that cave. If it is a real antique, find out roughly when this antique actually made, know more about your statue, the history and trading price in the market. Antique shop normally give you a lower estimated price, so you should not trade the things there.
And then go to the archeologists, find out more for teh statue. Seek his professional advice to ask him how to trade for the statue, if you want to sell it.
That will be the 2 places that will help you, Museum is out.
Hope that the answer will help you to make a better decision.
2006-09-15 05:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by Wake up 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a cave where? going to a Museum is a good idea, although I would show them a picture, not the authentic item. There might be certain issues for the property of the piece, depending on where you are and where you found it.
I'd try looking for similar pieces in the antiques market, or speaking to an antiques dealer, also with a picture.
2006-09-15 12:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Pablo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you really think it is very old, you could go to an historical or anthropological museum and ask the experts. Most universities have such a department and museum.
Make sure you tell them exactly where and how you found it, preferably with details about the surrounding stuff among which you picked it up. All that information is important.
2006-09-15 05:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Hi y´all ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest, if you live near a big enough city, that you take it to the nearest museum. They should be able to find someone who can date it for you as well as tell you approximately what it is worth.
2006-09-15 05:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Sharolyn W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'd stay away from the archaoligist many times they'll get you fines & try to take away your find. many governments the world over will also try to take your find or give you a pittance of what it's worth. try antiques roadshow online or kovels . i think you'll be able to get information without hassle. tom
2006-09-17 20:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by suthincomfort 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the statue looks old you shoud take it to a museum and ask their opinion and then try to sell it or what tou wana do
2006-09-15 08:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CARBON DATING ! is the method to find life of artifacts.
consult a nearby museum they should help u
2006-09-15 05:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by SRI 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good antique dealer or musium curetor.
2006-09-15 05:21:16 · answer #9 · answered by nomad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds cool! tell me more
2006-09-15 05:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋