Female figurine of the 'Folded arm' type.&nbsp;The Cycladic figurines of this form represent female figures standing naked, with the arms folded below their chest. Their abstract refined figure probably represents a great "Mother Goddess", symbol of fertility and rejuvenation.

FEMALE FIGURINE

CYCLADIC ART COLLECTION

The Cycladic figurines of this form represent female figures standing naked, with the arms folded below their chest.&nbsp; Their abstract refined figure probably represents a great "Mother Goddess", symbol of fertility and rejuvenation.

The violin-shaped figurines are the earliest manifestation of Cycladic sculpture. The form of these figurines renders schematic views of the female body.&nbsp;They presumably served as amulets or talismans.

VIOLIN-SHAPED FIGURINE

Head of the marble female figurine of the 'Folded arm' type.The Cycladic figurines of this form represent female figures standing naked, with the arms folded below their chest. Their abstract refined figure probably represents a great "Mother Goddess", symbol of fertility and rejuvenation.

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