The Venus of Laussel, which may be interpreted as an earth-mother. Artist: Unknown

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The Venus of Laussel, from Bordeaux Musuem's collection. The figure holds a curved horn or cornucopia in one hand which has thirteen notches, which may symbolise the number of moons or menstrual cycles in one year.

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Size: 3426px × 5138px
Location: World,Europe,France,Aquitaine,Bordeaux
Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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