{"title":"Figurines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"venus-of-willendorf-figurine","title":"Venus of Willendorf Figurine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscovered in 1908 in a small village in Austria on the north bank of the Danube in between Spitz and Aggsbach Markt - during the construction of the Wachau railway – the Venus of Willendorf has been captivating people for over 100 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso referred to as the woman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Willendorf this statuette was created between 28,000 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22,000 B.C.E. The original figurine was carved from oolithic limestone that is not local to the area and is tinted with red ochre. This enchanting talisman is one of the oldest and thorough models of prehistoric art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany theories have been put forward as to what the figurine symbolizes. Perhaps a fertility or abundance figure, a good-luck totem or talisman, a maternal goddess symbol, or possibly an aphrodisiac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those individuals searching for something absolutely unique and beautiful, these goddess figurines are not bulk painted. Our distinctive, one of a kind, figures are hand painted and decorated with love in our workshop. This item is made of resin and finished with matte varnish to protect the paint. This item is a piece of art not intended for use by children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Depth- 1 in.  Length- 3 in.  Width- 1 in.  Base Circumference- 6 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:  2.1 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Due to the fact that each figure is hand painted and decorated your selection may differ slightly from what is pictured. This enhances and imparts a unique charm that makes each piece distinctive and rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooms, Readings \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Please allow 3 weeks for production before shipping","offer_id":52319894864162,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6499\/9970\/files\/PRODUCTS-MiniatureVenusFrontFarView.jpg?v=1770586115"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6499\/9970\/collections\/PRODUCTS-MiniatureVenusFrontFarView.jpg?v=1791337039","url":"https:\/\/broomsreadingsmore.com\/collections\/figurines.oembed","provider":"Brooms, Readings, and More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}