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

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.