fuckyeahyonicsymbols:arthistorycq:14th century vulva pilgrim badgeThe NetherlandsPilgrim badges were
fuckyeahyonicsymbols:arthistorycq:14th century vulva pilgrim badgeThe NetherlandsPilgrim badges were the medieval equivalent of flair that acted as a visual symbol of their dedication to their spiritual journey both for themselves and others to see.Read about their history and symbolism here: The Medieval Magazine Issue 109This is the first time I’ve seen this image with context, blessed context.Do you know how many times I have been sent an image of this thing and the only description is something like “vulva with legs”? … well, okay, maybe only twice. But it has haunted me with curiousity, and now I am gleefully going to read … oh no, wait. There’s a pay wall. Of course.But at least now I know what to look for:The Vulva Goes on Pilgrimage - Wonders and MarvelsPious Phalluses and Holy Vulvas: The Religious Importance of Some SexualBody-Part Badges in Late-MedievalEurope (1200-1550) - Ben Reiss, National Museums, Scotland [PDF]Filing this under “to read.” -- source link
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