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Halaf Culture Female Figurine
SKU: T1041.
Period: 5th Millennium Bc.
Dimension: 5.7 cm.
Condition: In good condition.
Description
Description
Halaf Culture Female Figurine
Northern Syria, 5th Millennium BC
Fired Clay
A handmade fired-clay female figurine belonging to the Halaf culture of Northern Syria. The figure is depicted seated and nude, with strongly emphasized breasts and thighs, elongated arms folded around the upper body, and a highly stylized elongated head.
head reattached but in good condition
Such female figurines are characteristic of the Halaf tradition and are known from sites including Tell Halaf, Arpachiyah and Chagar Bazar. They are generally associated with prehistoric concepts of fertility, motherhood and ritual practice, although their precise function remains uncertain.
Circa 5th millennium Bc
