Mother Goddess Collection

Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, 2nd century
Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, Romano-British, 2nd century. This piece is mould-made from pipeclay and was found in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England

Seiobo (Queen Mother of the West) and tortoise, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a...c. 1825. Creator: Shinsai
Seiobo (Queen Mother of the West) and tortoise, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens, c. 1825

Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Nu Gua, mother goddess of Chinese mythology, a snake goddess, creator of humankind and matchmaker credited with inventing the idea of marriage

Three Clay Female Fertility figures from Caraja Tribe, Brazil showing Steatopygia. Steatopygia is an enlargement of the buttocks

The Temple of Aphaia - Aigina, Greece
The Temple of Aphaia or Afea is located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaia on the Greek island of Aigina, which lies in the Saronic Gulf

Mirror with Images of Daoist Deities, Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220), 2nd/3rd century A. D. Creator: Unknown
Mirror with Images of Daoist Deities, Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25-220), 2nd/3rd century A.D

Mother-Goddess Brahmani Seated in Yogic Posture Holding Water Pot, 13th century

Fragment of Mother Goddesses (Matrika) Panel with Varahi, Kaumari, and Chamunda, 10th/11th century

Fragment of Mother Goddesses (Matrika) Panel with Ganesha, 10th / 11th century
Fragment of Mother Goddesses (Matrika) Panel with Ganesha, 10th/11th century

Seated Mother Goddess, 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Mother Goddess, 1st century

Cybele (engraving)
3098038 Cybele (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cybele. Illustration for Cent Tableaux de Science Pittoresque by Albert-Levy (Hachette, 1883)

Gold Mother Goddess plaque pendant, Middle Bronze Age II (gold)
1216455 Gold Mother Goddess plaque pendant, Middle Bronze Age II (gold) by Bronze Age (2500-800 BC); 8x4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Painted clay figurine of a female, Syria, c. 5000 BC (clay)
3288094 Painted clay figurine of a female, Syria, c.5000 BC (clay) by Neolithic; Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, Israel; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Handle from a jar worked as a mother goddess, Early Dynastic III (baked clay)
1216467 Handle from a jar worked as a mother goddess, Early Dynastic III (baked clay) by Mesopotamian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Creator: Kano Osanobu
Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Hsi Wang Mu, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Hsi Wang Mu, 1922. Hsi Wang Mu one of the most ancient and powerful goddesses in the Chinese pantheon thought to have once been a wild demon, most often associated with Taoism

Clay Fertility Figures or Mother Goddesses from Caraja Tribe of Brazil. The Karaja, also known as Iny, are a tribe indigenous to the Brazilian Amazon. hey are self-sufficient

Three Mother Goddesses, Celtic, c1st century. A triple deity is three deities that are worshipped as one. This shows a Three Matres

Statuette of a Celtic mother-goddess from Alesia, France. Now in the Musee Alesia

Neolithic mother-goddess from Crete
Neolithic mother-goddess, from Kato Ierapira on Crete. From the Iraklion Museums collection

Mycenaean mother-goddess
Terracotta Mycenaean mother-goddess

Turkish sculpture of a mother-goddess on a leopard throne
Clay sculpture of a mother-goddess from Catal Huyuk, Turkey on a leopard throne giving birth

Stone figure from a Mithraeum near Hadrians Wall, 3rd century
Stone figure from a Mithraeum at Carrawburgh near Hadrians Wall, depiciting a local Mother Goddess, 3rd century

Depiction of the Jain mother-goddess Ambika, 11th century
Depiction of the mother-goddess Ambika from a Jain temple at Orissa, from the V&As collection, 11th century

Statue of a Phoenician mother-goddess holding a child seated on a throne

Statue of Diana of Ephesus, found in the Town Hall of Ephesus, 2nd century
Statue of Diana of Ephesus, found in the Town Hall of Ephesus. Continues the cult of Cybele, an ancient Anatolian mother-goddess, 2nd century

Roman Altar from York dedicated to mother goddesses
Roman Altar from Micklegate, York. The text reads To the African, Italian and Gallic mother goddesses, Marcus Minucius Andens, soldier of the 6th legion Victrix and Pilot of the 6th legion

Stone statue of mother goddess or fertility goddess, from Hagar Qim Temple
Prehistory, Malta, Neolithic. Stone statue of mother goddess or fertility goddess, 3rd millennium b.C. From Hagar Qim Temple

Female figurine known as the Venus of Willendorf, side view detail of torso, Gravettian culture
XAM93777 Female figurine known as the Venus of Willendorf, side view detail of torso, Gravettian culture, Upper Palaeolithic Period

Stele depicting mother goddess, from tomb at Serra Araus, San Vero Milis, Oristano Province, Italy
Prehistory, Italy. Stele depicting the mother goddess. From a tomb at Serra Araus, San Vero Milis, province of Oristano

Venus of Monpazier, Dordogne
Prehistory, France, Upper Paleolithic, Upper Perigordian. Venus of Monpazier, Dordogne, h. 5.5 cm

Mother Goddess statue from Mohenjodaro, Indus Valley Civilisation, Karachi Museum, Karachi, Pakistan

Statue of Mother Goddess, Mohenjodaro, Karachi Museum, Pakistan, Asia

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The concept of the "mother goddess" has been revered and depicted in various forms throughout history. From ancient civilizations to more recent times, this powerful symbol of femininity and nurturing has captured the imagination of cultures worldwide. One such representation is a ceramic figurine from the 2nd century, showcasing a Mother Goddess seated in a chair while nursing a baby. This delicate artwork was discovered at The Temple of Aphaia in Aigina, Greece, highlighting the significance placed on motherhood within Greek mythology. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Nu Kua Shih sculpture from 1922. Created by an unknown artist, this depiction showcases another interpretation of the mother goddess figure. With its intricate details and craftsmanship, it serves as a testament to how this divine entity continues to inspire artists across generations. In Eastern Han dynasty China (A. D. 25-220), we find a mirror adorned with images of Daoist deities. Among them is an enigmatic portrayal of the mother goddess - her presence radiating strength and wisdom amidst celestial beings. Although created by an unknown artist during that era, this mirror reflects society's reverence for female deities. Fast-forwarding to medieval India, we come across Brahmani - a mother-goddess seated in yogic posture holding a water pot from the 13th century. This depiction emphasizes both her maternal nature and spiritual prowess—a harmonious blend celebrated within Hinduism. Further exploring Indian artistry are fragments depicting Matrika panels featuring Varahi, Kaumari, Chamunda - all embodiments of fierce feminine energy associated with different aspects of life's cycles. These fragments date back to either the 10th or 11th century when devotion towards these matrikas reached its peak. Traveling back even further through time brings us face-to-face with another seated Mother Goddess statue from around the 1st century—its creator remains unknown but left behind an enduring symbol of divine femininity.