The Venus of Laussel, which may be interpreted as an earth-mother. Artist: Unknown

The Venus of Laussel, which may be interpreted as an earth-mother. Artist: Unknown

2-579-871 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

The Venus of Laussel, from Bordeaux Musuem's collection. The figure holds a curved horn or cornucopia in one hand which has thirteen notches, which may symbolise the number of moons or menstrual cycles in one year.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Stone

Picture Type
  1. Object

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe France Aquitaine Bordeaux

  1. 44 50 26 N , 000 34 50 W

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Mythology

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3426x5138
File Size : 51,571kb


Aliases

  1. PWDJ30
  1. 1D
  1. 0370000777
  1. 2-579-871
  1. 2579871

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