Idol Cyclades
€58.00
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.
Handcrafted in Sterling silver 925 at our workshop in Athens.
| Material | Sterling silver 925 |
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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.
