Description:

Near East, Anatolian, ca. 4000 to 3000 BCE. A very unusual kilia idol, carved from a thin piece of grey schist with light grey and white inclusions, depicting an abstract anthropomorphic body with curved shoulders, arms to the sides terminating in pointed 'hands', and a long triangular trunk, suggesting it represents a female - as was the case for the majority of idol figures. Size: 2.125" H (5.4 cm); 2.625" H (6.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#131364

  • Condition: Pair of small perforations through one arm and chest, presumably for previous suspension or attachment.

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August 2, 2018 7:00 AM MDT
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