Another interesting relic by far is simply remarkable and represents the divine feminine presence of a woman dating back to the Acheulian period 250,000 to 280,000 years ago . The source of this amazing feminine artifact is collected in the Israel Museum . This tiny piece of volcanic scoria, reddened by heat and incorporating specks of charcoal does not immediately resemble a figurine. Largely natural it is the groove around the neck and others on the sides which have been shown to be deliberate modifications absent from other scoria found in the area. The grooves accentuate the natural shape to suggest a human form which has been drawn as female. Does it represent curiosity or artistry on the part of the handaxe makers of Berekhat Ram? Berekhat Ram open site, Golan Heights, Israel. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. 3.5 cms high. source: bradshawfoundation/sculpture/berekhat_ram.php
Posted on: Fri, 09 May 2014 06:22:30 +0000
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