Description:

From the ancient Near East, Indus Valley, ca. 2000 BCE. Beautiful ceramic female figure wears a head crest and a elaborate necklace, her ample breasts are well proportioned for her size. Remains of original orange and black pigments remain. Size: 3"H x 1-1/2"W.

Figurines of women are perhaps the most plentiful of the figurines in Indus Valley. The reason for this is unknown, but it proposed that women were given a special place culturally in society, due to their ability to produce offspring. Indeed, studies of burial sites at Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa have shown that a man was often buried with his wife’s family. The female figurines are easily distinguished by a curving, pear-shaped body with large protruding breasts. The effect of these female figurines is two-fold: it emphasizes the beauty, and phallic/ sexual nature of the female; but at the same time, cherishes the nurturing, motherly nature of the female. The figurines of the women tend to also be heavily ornamented. It is, therefore, easier to learn about the culture of the Indus Valley through these female figurines. Provenance: Ex-private Santa Fe, NM collection. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #110178

  • Condition: Arms and nose missing, but still an incredibly rare example.

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