No. 32708429

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Prehistoric, Neolithic Earthenware Danubian Culture Fertility Idol (Male God Figurine), Very Rare
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Prehistoric, Neolithic Earthenware Danubian Culture Fertility Idol (Male God Figurine), Very Rare

Prehistoric, Neolithic, 4-3 Millennium BC Miniature Danubian Culture Fertility Idol (Male God Figurine) - Rare Late Stone Age Artifact. The majority like 95% of known Neolithic Idols represent Mother Goddess (Female) so its really big rarity to see Male Figurine... The Artifact still typical to early Neolithic Farmers Societies of Central and South Europe. For some reason, majority of Fertility Idol Figurines were broken in Prehistoric times during some rituals... Material: Earthenware / Terracotta Length: 4,1 cm. Condition: Probably was broken in Prehistoric times but still in very good condition for its age, see photos to have your own impression. Unconditionally Authentic Artifact. Origin: Europe Reference: Marija Gimbutas book: The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe (1974). The Seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days. Provenance: acquired in 1994 from S.T. before that: Private UK collection formed before 1970`s. Lot will be shipped by registered mail with tracking. Authenticity Guaranteed. When bidding and buying items from us you can be assured that: Items offered are unconditionally guaranteed to be AUTHENTIC. Postage will be handled quickly and professionally. All items are posted up to 48 hours after payment is made with registered mail. For multiple purchases shipping will be combined and discounted. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Provenance: The seller warrants that they have obtained this lot in a legal manner. Purchased by the Vendor in late 90`s in Leicester from private collection formed before 1970`s. Provenance documents seen by Catawiki.

No. 32708429

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Prehistoric, Neolithic Earthenware Danubian Culture Fertility Idol (Male God Figurine), Very Rare

Prehistoric, Neolithic Earthenware Danubian Culture Fertility Idol (Male God Figurine), Very Rare

Prehistoric, Neolithic, 4-3 Millennium BC

Miniature Danubian Culture Fertility Idol (Male God Figurine) - Rare Late Stone Age Artifact.

The majority like 95% of known Neolithic Idols represent Mother Goddess (Female) so its really big rarity to see Male Figurine... The Artifact still typical to early Neolithic Farmers Societies of Central and South Europe.

For some reason, majority of Fertility Idol Figurines were broken in Prehistoric times during some rituals...

Material: Earthenware / Terracotta

Length: 4,1 cm.

Condition: Probably was broken in Prehistoric times but still in very good condition for its age, see photos to have your own impression.

Unconditionally Authentic Artifact.

Origin: Europe

Reference: Marija Gimbutas book: The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe (1974).

The Seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days.

Provenance: acquired in 1994 from S.T. before that: Private UK collection formed before 1970`s.

Lot will be shipped by registered mail with tracking.
Authenticity Guaranteed.

When bidding and buying items from us you can be assured that: Items offered are unconditionally guaranteed to be AUTHENTIC.
Postage will be handled quickly and professionally. All items are posted up to 48 hours after payment is made with registered mail.
For multiple purchases shipping will be combined and discounted. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Provenance: The seller warrants that they have obtained this lot in a legal manner. Purchased by the Vendor in late 90`s in Leicester from private collection formed before 1970`s. Provenance documents seen by Catawiki.

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