icon statue / head profile (2nd image highlights a star located on the headpiece being worn) -  Approximate statue height - 3  inches.

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The second of the above images highlights a small portion of the amazing micro-art located at the top of the statue. 1-2 bearded faces wearing potential crowns could represent the ruler(s) of the society. The second larger figure appears to be wearing a helmet. More "similar " looking helmets on figures below are shown as well - with a slight "phrygian-style" look (preferred style of the Macedonian infantry but also used by others).  The clothing appears loose like a cape, robe, toga or possible a tunic of some type. A few small stars and a large star appear on the robe/cape/tunic which seems to likely be decorated throughout the clothing being worn. Either a decoration on the clothing or on a sash contains two five pointed stars with a horseshoe like figure in the middle (a possible buckle).

Is this artifact Roman related? The "toga picta" was a purple toga with embroidered golden stars and Phrygian needlework. It was worn by emperors, consuls, officials on celebratory occasions.  Generals celebrating a victory also wore the "toga picta". A few Roman helmets did have Phrygian-style to them as well. Ancient Roman coins also have been found in America. What about Macedonian related or another ancient adventurous culture ......... that wasn't supposed to be here? A mixture of cultures on this artifact?

At the moment - the exact origin isn't known.

another view below

Below is a better outline of one of the helmets being worn. There also is a possibility this helmet is decorated with stars. It is unknown whether the eye decoration is part of the helmet or not. Note the similarity to helmets featured on the gryphon artifact which was found at the same location.

side view below - click to enlarge

portion of white star

More will be posted regarding this statue and hopefully better photos as these are scans of photos.