The Venus of Willendorf

The Venus of Willendorf is a small prehistoric sculpture from around 28,000 to 25,000 BCE, made of limestone and originally covered with red pigment. It depicts a female figure with exaggerated features such as large breasts, wide hips, and a rounded abdomen, emphasizing fertility and reproductive strength. Its size (about 4 inches tall) suggests it may have been portable, possibly used in rituals or as a fertility symbol. The sculpture provides insight into early human emphasis on fertility and the significance of women’s roles in prehistoric societies.