Venus Figurine
Name/Title
Venus FigurineEntry/Object ID
E-359Description
A ceramic reproduction of a "Venus" figurine. She has no hands or feet to be seen, but her belly and breasts are pronounced.Context
The original cultural meaning of these figures is not known, but it has been suggested they served some ritual or symbolic function, perhaps symbolizing fertility and health, goddesses, or depictions by Paleolithic artists.Collection
El Camino College Anthropology MuseumCategory
Ethnography
Anthropology