A unique handmade bronze statue of the “cruciform” figurine of Cyprus, symbol of fertility, the so-called Mother Goddess. An excellent museum reproduction, made by the traditional method of casting bronze. It is inspired by the Cypriot Chalcolithic period (3900-2500 BC), considered to be of big relevance to the Cycladic Art. The original statue is exhibited in the Museum of Nicosia, Cyprus. The idol is mounted on a black Greek marble.
The sculpture represents a woman with her arms spread. It was probably used as a fertility symbol. Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck. Sometimes the horizontal portion of the is replaced by a second human form in a horizontal position.
More than 100 examples of this form are known, predominantly made from picrolite and discovered in Middle Chalcolithic contexts. Although they clearly represent a coherent iconographical type, there is considerable variation in their size and form.
Cyprus mother, fertility symbol bronze art handmade artifact museum reproduction
• Condition: New, made in Greece
• Materials: Bronze, patina
• Dimensions: Width 14cm (5.51’’) – Height 21cm ( 8.26”) base included
• Technique: Casting bronze, museum-type oxidation
• Product code number: S613