Dolni Vestonice Ancient Goddess Statue
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$46.00
- Collection: Oberon Zell
- Product Code: MT-DOLNI
- Average Processing/Shipping: 2 - 5 Days within USA
Home Decor, Fashion and Jewelry
Our prehistoric roots are veiled in mystery. Bare bones and artifacts are the clues we use to uncover their secrets. This investigation starts right after World War II, with the initial excavation near the present town of Brno in the land that is now known as the Czech Republic.
The three pieces in this set once belonged to a woman we call “Crooked Fox,†a Shaman of the Ice Age—and the earliest individual we have been able to identify from prehistoric times. (In the novel, Plains of Passage, author Jean Auel calls her “S’Armuna.â€) She lived 27,000 years ago, in a little village of about 100-120 mammoth-hunters. The archaeological site is called Dolni Vestonice. The houses in her village were all made of mammoth bones, covered with the hides of the great beasts. A wall of such bones surrounded the village, and a little stream ran through it.
When Crooked Fox died, her people buried her ceremoniously in the center of the village, curled into a fetal position, as was the custom. In her hands they placed her totem animal—an arctic fox. An arrowhead was positioned between the fox and her forehead. Finally, the shoulder blades of a mammoth were laid over her grave. And then the people abandoned their village, never to return. No one dared go back into her hut to claim her tools, musical instruments, jewelry—or the last firing of figurines still in her cooling kiln. All was still in place when the site was discovered in 1949—including her fingerprints in the little dabs of clay she used to hold the figurines in place for the firing!
And so this ancient Shaman attained an immortality that could be envied by anyone, since she left us her body, her personal effects, her art, her fingerprints, her portrait—and in fact, her identity. Will as much of us be known to our descendants 27,000 years hence?
This piece was precisely sculpted by Oberon and Morning Glory Zell from the originals in a museum exhibit. Made of cast resin and hand finished, it is 5 1/2 inches tall. It is actually 3 separate and removable pieces with the base the all fit in.
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Our prehistoric roots are veiled in mystery. Bare bones and artifacts are the clues we use to uncover their secrets. This investigation starts right after World War II, with the initial excavation near the present town of Brno in the land that is now known as the Czech Republic.
The three pieces in this set once belonged to a woman we call “Crooked Fox,†a Shaman of the Ice Age—and the earliest individual we have been able to identify from prehistoric times. (In the novel, Plains of Passage, author Jean Auel calls her “S’Armuna.â€) She lived 27,000 years ago, in a little village of about 100-120 mammoth-hunters. The archaeological site is called Dolni Vestonice. The houses in her village were all made of mammoth bones, covered with the hides of the great beasts. A wall of such bones surrounded the village, and a little stream ran through it.
When Crooked Fox died, her people buried her ceremoniously in the center of the village, curled into a fetal position, as was the custom. In her hands they placed her totem animal—an arctic fox. An arrowhead was positioned between the fox and her forehead. Finally, the shoulder blades of a mammoth were laid over her grave. And then the people abandoned their village, never to return. No one dared go back into her hut to claim her tools, musical instruments, jewelry—or the last firing of figurines still in her cooling kiln. All was still in place when the site was discovered in 1949—including her fingerprints in the little dabs of clay she used to hold the figurines in place for the firing!
And so this ancient Shaman attained an immortality that could be envied by anyone, since she left us her body, her personal effects, her art, her fingerprints, her portrait—and in fact, her identity. Will as much of us be known to our descendants 27,000 years hence?
This piece was precisely sculpted by Oberon and Morning Glory Zell from the originals in a museum exhibit. Made of cast resin and hand finished, it is 5 1/2 inches tall. It is actually 3 separate and removable pieces with the base the all fit in.
Product Code: MT-DOLNI | Approximate Size (Inches): 3.00 wide x 3.00 deep x 5.50 high | Approximate Shipping Weight: 1.50 lbs.| Availability: | Inventory is updated regularly. Items out of stock are indicated above with estimated time of arrival (ETA) when known. Not all manufacturers provide inventory data and even in stock items can be sold out without notice. We will notify you of any out of stock items as soon as possible or you can contact us in advance to verify availability. Out of stock items will automatically ship when available unless canceled by you. |
| *Average Delivery: | This is the estimated time for delivery within the USA and is subject to availability, seasonal sales volume, and other unforeseen delays. If you must have an item by a specific date, let us know in cart comments during checkout.
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| Express Delivery: | Not all items are available for express delivery. Items which are Made to Order or that require freight truck delivery are not, for example. If you require express delivery, you can contact us to verify it is available for that item. Overnight delivery is available in some cases but require a special shipping quote. Contact Us for details.
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| International Delivery | We ship from the US - add 10-15+ days to average delivery for most countries. Transit time will vary depending on customs & exact destination and we cannot guarantee delivery date. Import taxes are NOT charged by our cart. Your country may charge import duties, taxes, or fees before delivery - contact your local customs office for information. For faster shipping and pre-set charges, you may want to set up a US address with a freight forwarding company which also gives you free shipping from us if your order is $75 or more. We do not normally offer express shipping for international orders. Contact us for a quote if required - delivery dates are NOT guaranteed. |
| Returns | Most items can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery. Some exceptions apply. See our full return policy for details. |
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