Barakat Gallery
Skip to main content
  • Menu
  • Home
  • Artworks
  • Exhibitions
  • About
  • Contact
Menu
  • Menu

The Barakat Collection

Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Female Figurine, 1 CE - 500 CE
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Female Figurine, 1 CE - 500 CE

Female Figurine, 1 CE - 500 CE

Terracotta
11.5
PF.3106
Enquire
%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22title_and_year%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_title%22%3EFemale%20Figurine%3C/span%3E%2C%20%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_year%22%3E1%20CE%20%20-%20%20500%20CE%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22medium%22%3ETerracotta%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22dimensions%22%3E11.5%3C/div%3E

Further images

  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Thumbnail of additional image
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Thumbnail of additional image
Divination is an essential element of Meso-American religious life. Throughout Meso-American mythology, there are many references to the goddess of diviners. This noble woman who now stands before us certainly...
Read more
Divination is an essential element of Meso-American religious life. Throughout Meso-American mythology, there are many references to the goddess of diviners. This noble woman who now stands before us certainly could represent such a Goddess. Her aura radiates wisdom to all even after the many centuries which have passed. Her expression is pragmatic, logical and foretelling. Years of foretelling the future or the unknown have created her sharp, intelligent physiognomy. The ancient artist has skillfully chiseled these astute features in the beautifully burnished brown clay. A woman of honor and insight, she is certainly fit to be the goddess of diviners. There are remarkable incised geometric designs covering her. The designs may represent predictions concerning the future or have specific religious or political connotation. The incisions have been richly preserved for our enjoyment and admiration today. Bracelets adorn her wrists and she wears a short skirt. During divination ceremonial rituals and festivities, this ancient figurine was likely to have been set on an altar along with other sacred and significant relics. She stands before us as a witness of long forgotten predictions of the future that we can only imagine became true by her confident countenance. We must not also ignore the fertility attributes of this goddess.
Close full details
Share
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Email
Previous
|
Next
23398 
of  28197

London

48 Albemarle Street,

London, W1S 4JW

info@barakatgallery.eu 

 

       


 

CONTACT | TEAM | PRESS 

 

Seoul
58-4, Samcheong-ro,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82 02 730 1949
barakat@barakat.kr
             

 

Los Angeles

941 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90069
+1 310 859 8408

contact@barakatgallery.com

  


 

 

Facebook, opens in a new tab.
Instagram, opens in a new tab.
Send an email
View on Google Maps
Manage cookies
Copyright © 2025 Barakat Gallery
Site by Artlogic


Manage cookies
Accept

Cookie preferences

Check the boxes for the cookie categories you allow our site to use

Cookie options
Required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Improve your experience on the website by storing choices you make about how it should function.
Allow us to collect anonymous usage data in order to improve the experience on our website.
Allow us to identify our visitors so that we can offer personalised, targeted marketing.
Save preferences
Close

Join our mailing list

Sign Up

* denotes required fields