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Female Figurine

4th millenium BC

Clay

H 16 cm

Ukraine, Tripolye

Bernova-Luka Settlement

This half-seated figurine with square shoulders is shown leaning backwards. Wide and deep depressions form a geometric ornament, filled with white paste, which completely covers the figure. Such figurines are typical of the early Tripolye Culture.

 

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