Ithis Sculpture Workshop - Stone Idol of Pomos - Female Prehistoric sculpture (15cm)

The Idol of Pomos is a stone prehistoric sculpture found near the Cypriot village of Pomos. It dates back to the Chalcolithic period, circa the 30th century BCThe sculpture probably represents a woman with her arms spread. The gender is assumed from many similar sculptures found in Cyprus with small protrusions on their chests to indicate the female gender. These figurines were probably used as a fertility symbol. Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck, just as this idol wears (a small copy of) itself.