Syro-Hittite Terracotta Goddess Figure Fragment ibex became especially favored among the

became especially favored among the pastoralist tribes of East Africa

circular form with a defined foot ring

offering a tactile charm that reflects its ancient origins

reflecting the patience and skill of its maker

Syro-Hittite Terracotta Goddess Figure Fragment ibex became especially favored among theAncient Near East, Syro Hittite culture, c. 20001600 BC, Northern Syria A finely crafted small scale terracotta head fragment depicting a female deity in highly stylised form, characterised by striking avian features. The goddess gazes outward through wide, annular pellet eyes, while a pinched, beak like nose projects prominently from the petite head, lending the figure a powerful and otherworldly presence. She wears an elaborate pierced headdress, an