Idol of Pomos
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The Idol of Pomos, is a prehistoric sculpture from the Cypriot village of Pomos. It dates back to the Chalcolithic period, circa the 30th century BC.[1]
The sculpture is on display in the Cyprus Archeological Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia).
[edit] Symbolism
The sculpture represents a woman with her arms spread. It was probably used as a fertility symbol. Many similar sculpture have been found on Cyprus.[2] Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck, just as this idol wears (a small copy of) itself.
[edit] Euro
In 2008 Cyprus adopted the Euro. The Idol, as a good example of Cypriot prehistoric art, was chosen to be displayed on the Cypriot euro coins of 1 and 2 euro.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ premierdmc.com.cy
- ^ cafe.naver.com, contains a Picture from Nicosia Museum (Korean)
- ^ nbbmuseum.be
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