Gravettian Collection

Venus of Willendorf, Stone Age figurine, rear view. Discovered in 1908 near Willendorf, Austria, this 11-centimetre-tall limestone figurine dates from around 23, 000 years ago

Female Head from Brassempovy, France, Upper Paleolithic, (c20th century)
Female Head from Brassempovy, France, Upper Paleolithic, Gravettian Period (c20th century). Mammoth Ivory

Venus of Willendorf. Paleolithic art
Venus of Willendorf. 23rd mil. BC. Representation of fertility. Upper Paleolithic. Gravettian. Sculpture on rock. AUSTRIA. VIENNA. Vienna. Natural History Museum. Proc: AUSTRIA. LOWER AUSTRIA

Venus of Brassempouy, Stone Age figurine. This 3.65-centimetre-tall prehistoric figurine fragment was excavated in 1894 from a cave near Brassempouy in the Landes region of south-western France

Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Stone Age. Close-up of the mask or head of the Venus of Dolni Vestonice figurine. The whole object is an 11-centimetre-high ceramic (clay and loess) figurine

Venus in limestone
Figure of a woman, or Venus, engraved in limestone, Gravettian age 22, 000 - 30, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from Abri Pataud in France. Created by Cro-Magnon man

Womans head carved in mammoth ivory
Gravettian age 25, 000 - 30, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic

CAVE ART: BISON. Engraved bison on a wall of the Grotte de la Mouthe, near Les Eyzies-de-Tirac-Sireuil, Dordogne, France, c25, 000-10, 000 B.C

PREHISTORY: ENGRAVING. Engraved pebble found in the Gravettian at the Durand-Ruel site at Les Rebieres, Dordogne, France, showing a herbivorous animal, possibly an elk

1868 Cro Magnon 1 Lartet first discovery
Chromolithograph Cromagnon " Skull of an old man" Plate 1, Section C. Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy. " Reliquiae Aquitanicae" 1865-1875, Williams and Norgate, London 1875

1868 Prehistoric Cromagnon necklace vignt
Chromolithograph of perforated Cromagnon 30, 000 ybp ornaments (shell, ivory). Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy. " Reliquiae Aquitanicae" 1865-1875, Williams and Norgate, London 1875

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Gravettian Era: Unveiling Stone Age Art and Figurines" Step back in time to the Paleolithic era, where artistry flourished amidst primitive landscapes. The Gravettian period, spanning from 28, 000 to 20, 000 years ago, gifted us with remarkable artifacts that continue to captivate our imagination today. One of the most iconic symbols of this era is the Venus of Willendorf – a small limestone figurine discovered in Austria. This voluptuous representation of a woman showcases intricate details carved into its surface and serves as a testament to early human creativity. Paleolithic art further reveals itself within the Pech-Merle Cave in France. Here, ancient artists painted vivid depictions of horses on cave walls between 2500-2000 BC. These masterpieces provide glimpses into their deep connection with nature and their reverence for these majestic creatures. Moving across France to Brassempouy, we encounter another fascinating find - the Female Head sculpture crafted from mammoth ivory during the Upper Paleolithic period. Its delicate features and meticulous craftsmanship showcase an advanced understanding of anatomical proportions even thousands of years ago. The Venus figurines found throughout Europe also hold significant importance within Gravettian culture. From Dolni Vestonice in Czech Republic to Brassempouy in France, these stone-age sculptures depict women with exaggerated forms – perhaps symbolizing fertility or celebrating feminine power. As we marvel at these ancient treasures left behind by our ancestors, let us reflect upon their artistic prowess and ingenuity that transcends time itself. The Gravettian era continues to intrigue us with its enigmatic beauty and offers a glimpse into humanity's earliest expressions through artistry carved in stone or painted on cave walls.