Indus Valley Pottery Mother Goddess Idol - Ancient Fertility Cult Artefact! Circa 3000-2500 BC heavily restored This charming pottery sculpture, representing a Mother Goddess is depicted standing with outstretched hands on both sides. The depiction includes a well-defined waist, and broad hips covered with a short skirt. The head features a bird-like face with large hollow eyes and an arching hairstyle. Crafted primarily from terracotta, these idols were discovered in various sites across the Indus Valley region, notably at Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. The predominant function of these idols was likely religious or ritualistic in nature, serving as objects of veneration or devotion. Scholars propose that these idols possibly embodied a fertility cult, with the mother goddess symbolizing fecundity, abundance, and maternal protection. Their widespread presence in domestic and religious contexts suggests their significance in everyday life and religious practices of the Indus Valley populace. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2001.305. Dimensions: 85mm x 30mm; Weight: 19g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style and patina. No further tests, such as, a TL test, an analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.