Ep 9. Legend of the Lost Indian

In American Pickers season 11 episode 9, titled "Legend of the Lost Indian," pickers Mike and Frank head to Maine in search of hidden treasures. The episode opens with the pair perusing a small museum featuring an array of curiosities. This leads them to a conversation with the curator about stories of a lost Indian statue, rumored to be worth a fortune.

Eager to investigate, Mike and Frank start their search at a flea market, where they meet a man who claims to have a lead on the elusive artifact. They follow the lead to a small town, where they meet an eccentric elderly artist who has been creating sculptures for decades. The artist is open about his collection of Native American artifacts, but insists that he doesn't have the sought-after statue.

However, Mike and Frank aren't convinced, and keep digging around the artist's property. As they continue to search, they uncover rare and valuable items, including a unique set of crockery and a rare Indian chief's portrait. Eventually, they find themselves in a cluttered shed in the middle of a frighteningly overgrown forest.

It is in this shed that Mike and Frank finally stumble upon the statue they have been searching for. But, as always, the pickers have to negotiate with the statue's owner before they can buy it and take it home.

The Legend of the Lost Indian is a heart-racing, adventure-filled episode in which Mike and Frank showcase their expert picking skills, their passion for American history, and their tenacity when it comes to finding difficult-to-locate treasures. Fans of the series will love this episode's unique backstory and its showcase of rare antiques and collectibles.