Idol Cyclades

58.00

Handmade in Sterling Silver 925 at our workshop in Athens.

The Cycladic figurines of this kind represent female figures standing naked, with her arms folded under their breasts. Their abstract refined figure probably represents a great “Mother Goddess”, a symbol of fertility and rejuvenation. Early Cycladic II period 2800-2300 BC.

Material

Sterling silver 925

Description

In everyday language, the word “idol” is used for a hero, model, ideal role models, such as in film, pop and sports. Such figures can assume religious, become “cult”, such as Elvis Presley, James Dean or Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay. The Cycladic figurines of this kind represent female figures standing naked, with her arms folded under their breasts. Their abstract refined figure probably represents a great “Mother Goddess”, a symbol of fertility and rejuvenation. Early Cycladic II period 2800-2300 BC.