Radiating femininity and body positivity, this pendant is inspired by the paleolithic Venus of Willendorf figurine. Venus figurines, a recurring motif in prehistoric art, featured rounded female bodies with exaggerated anatomical features. Some sculptures have intricate hairstyles like the Venus of Willendorf’s cornrow braids, and most have small heads and no facial features. Their cultural purpose is unknown, but they could have been religious objects, fertility symbols, or artistic self-portraits. Discovered in 1908 by a construction worker during excavations near the village of Willendorf, Austria, the Venus of Willendorf figurine is made of limestone and stands 11 cm (4.3 in) tall. Based on stratigraphic analysis of the rock where she was discovered, her age is estimated at 29,500 years BCE. She is now on display at the Natural History Museum of Vienna (@nhmwien).
The pendant is 1.9 cm (0.75 inches) long below the loop.
The pendant is 3D printed in solid bronze, 14K gold plated brass, 14K rose gold plated brass, or sterling silver, finished with a 45 cm/18 inch long rose gold plated silver, gold plated silver chain, or silver chain to match, and is ready for gift giving with a gift box, polishing cloth, and care instructions.
Please note: the video is a computer animation designed to show all sides of the pendant and may not accurately represent the color of the metal.
For more information on the Venus of Willendorf, check out this blog post: Paleolithic Figurative Art as Jewelry
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A beautiful necklace. Shipped quickly. Good quality. Def recommend! :) I wear her everyday <3
A beautifully accurate representation of a priceless piece of history.
Thankyou for the art, the great customer service and quick delivery!