Idolo de Tara, Terracotta fertility figure at Museum of the Canary Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
The clay female figure measures 26 centimeters in height, features crossed legs, jar-shaped arms on the waist, and displays prominent biceps and thighs.
Doctor Gregorio Chil presented this archaeological artifact at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris as a representation of ancient Canarian art.
The figure incorporates detailed markings for eyes, navel, and vulva, with red ochre paint covering most surfaces, reflecting aboriginal fertility beliefs.
Visitors can examine this ancient artifact at the Museo Canario in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where it remains under inventory number 2899.
The hollow construction of the head, biceps, and thighs demonstrates advanced ceramic techniques used by aboriginal Canarian artisans to reduce the figure's weight.
Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Made from material: clay
GPS coordinates: 28.09959,-15.41541
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:43
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