Figurine of Great Mother, symbol of fertility, prosperity and womanhood. She is the symbol of Mother Earth, the divine creator of all beings. Her abundant figure meant high status, success and prosperity. These figurines were used in sacred places or kept as amulets. They never had feet and could not stand on its own. These shamanic figurines can be helpfull for any woman wishing to come into deeper contact with her own sexuality and life power. Women like to make altar for them or just have them as rustic home decor or tribal art item. Female Goddess can be used on Birth Altar for fertility charm. They also make beautiful baby shower gift or any ocasion present for a female friend. Goddess is hand made from clay. Black surface of clay is very ancient techinique, known in many different cultures. It is done in oxygene free process in a traditional burning. Based on the one of the most famous items of prehistoric sculpture. Original is dated back to 25,000 BC and was found on the paleolithic site in Austria. It is now kept in in the Naturhistorisches Museum in Vienna. Hight: 10,5 cm / 4.1 in Width: 4 cm / 1.5 in Please remember that our items are hand crafted. They may slightly vary in form and color that is a natural result of the fireing.
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