Spedos type

The Spedos type is a specific variety of Neolithic figurines commonly found in the Danube Valley, dating back around 4,500 to 3,200 BCE. These figurines are typically small, handmade clay sculptures depicting female forms with distinct features such as rounded bodies, minimal facial details, and often with arms folded across the abdomen. Recognized for their standardized shapes and stylistic consistency, Spedos figurines are believed to have held cultural or ritual significance, possibly related to fertility or social identity. They are important in understanding early European prehistoric art and societal practices during the Neolithic period.