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Vinca Idol, Vinca Culture, 4500-3500 BC (fired clay with paint)
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Vinca Idol, Vinca Culture, 4500-3500 BC (fired clay with paint)
500289 Vinca Idol, VinAza Culture, 4500-3500 BC (fired clay with paint) by Neolithic; h:16.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This statuette, probably a cult idol, dates to the Neolithic Era which saw the development of farming and human technology. It is extraordinarily well preserved and derives from the settlement at Vinca in modern Serbia. This flourishing culture was the largest known in Europe at that time, extending along the Danube into the Balkans and Central Europe. Thousands of clay statuettes have been discovered in the regions Vinca settlements suggestive of the intense magic-religious practices within the Vinca culture. This statuette is anthropomorphic, or human-shaped, and is presumed to have been used for ritual purposes. The use of red paint is typical of Vinca Neolithic figurines, and few have survived in such excellent condition.
); Gift of Bruce Ferrini; out of copyright
Media ID 22911650
© Gift of Bruce Ferrini / Bridgeman Images
Ceramics Clay Idol Serbian Statuette
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This print showcases the Vinca Idol, a remarkable artifact from the Neolithic Era. Crafted with fired clay and adorned with vibrant paint, this statuette is believed to have served as a cult idol during ancient rituals. Standing at a height of 16.10 cm, it currently resides in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The Vinca culture flourished during this time period and was known for its advanced farming techniques and technological innovations. The settlement at Vinca, located in modern-day Serbia, was at the heart of this thriving civilization that extended along the Danube into Central Europe and the Balkans. Thousands of clay statuettes like this one have been discovered within Vinca settlements, indicating their significant role in magical-religious practices. This particular figurine is anthropomorphic in nature – taking on human form – further emphasizing its ritualistic purpose. What sets this artifact apart is its exceptional preservation and use of red paint, which was characteristic of Neolithic figurines found within the Vinca culture. Few examples have survived with such pristine condition over thousands of years. Through this photograph print by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back to an era where spirituality intertwined with everyday life, offering us a glimpse into humanity's early religious practices and artistic expressions.
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