Rare Greek Bronze Amulet of the Goddess Baubo, 5th-3rd Century BCA suspension hoop is at top of head
Rare Greek Bronze Amulet of the Goddess Baubo, 5th-3rd Century BCA suspension hoop is at top of head of the goddess, who is seen nude with her hands on her knees, revealing her over-sized vulva. Baubo was a fun-loving, bawdy, yet wise, goddess who played a crucial role in preserving the fertility of the land in ancient Greece. This piece may have been worn by a person connected with the Eleusinian Mysteries.1.25 inches (3.1cm) high -- source link
#history#amulet#mythology#bronze