Description
Valdivia “Venus” Lady Figurine
From pre-columbian era (around 2000-1500 BCE modern-day Ecuador).
Size is about 2.25 inches and weighs about 42 grams.
The Valdivia “Venus” figurine is an iconic pre-Columbian artifact from the Valdivia culture, which flourished around 2000-1500 BCE on the Pacific coast of modern-day Ecuador. These small, stylized female figurines, often made of clay, represent fertility symbols and are characterized by exaggerated features such as wide hips, large breasts, and a prominent abdomen, emphasizing reproductive attributes. The “Venus” figures are thought to reflect the culture’s emphasis on fertility, motherhood, and the feminine role in sustaining life, linking them to agricultural and ritual practices. The Valdivia Venus figurines are some of the earliest known examples of human figurative sculpture in the Americas, offering valuable insight into the social and spiritual life of one of the region’s first complex societies.
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