HERA

HERA - this piece is all about love...

HERA is our interpretation of the Venus of Willendorf figurine, hand carved in Ancient Woolly Mammoth Tusk.

We had our mammoth material carbon dated to get an accurate measure of its age. The testing was done for us by GNS Science, a New Zealand Crown Research Institute and New Zealand's leading provider of Earth, geoscience and isotope research - so their assessment of this material is as accurate as is possible using radiocarbon dating technology.

This piece has rounded, soft curves in the front face and a curved, beautifully carved back - you can clearly see the form in the video.

The original Venus of Willendorf was discovered in Austria and is believed to have been carved around 30,000 BCE. Although there is no definitive understanding of the meaning of the original figurine, the exaggeration of the parts of her body associated with fertility and child-bearing suggest that she may have been associated with fertility rituals.

We have two options available; please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. The piece with the Meringue cord has been stabilised with resin which gives it the beautiful purple colouring.

HERA is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch.

Please note - the photo shown in the hand is for size reference only.

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Material: Ancient Woolly Mammoth Tusk

Cord Colour: Meringue or Wapiti Brown Cord

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 29mm (1.1") Long; 18mm (0.7") Wide