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ART - STATUARY - GODDESSBack to Statuary | |
| Pele | |
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She was the daughter of the Earth Goddess Haumea and dwells in the Kilauea volcano. This wild and fiery goddess is widely venerated in Hawaii and other parts of Polynesia. When eruptions threaten towns it is thought that Pele is angry. Her volcanoes are both destroyers and creators of the earth, since her flowing lava makes new land. Pele's husband, the Pig God Kamapua'a, is the inventor of agriculture. Notice the spouting 'lava crest' of her comb headdress. (Adapted from a 19th cent. Carved wood image, Museum of Man, Paris.) Wood colored Resin, 9 in. |
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Item #: STPELE |
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| Psyche | |
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The butterfly as a living metaphor for reincarnation was one of humanity's earliest spiritual teachings. The Labrys was a many layered symbol of Death and Rebirth in a single object. 5 in plaque of Polyresin. Currently only available in Whitestone finish. |
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Item #: STPSYC |
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| Quan Yin | |
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Delicately colored statue of Kuan Yin Boddhavista standing on a lotus. 12.5 in high. |
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Item #: SGKUYN |
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| Queen of Heaven | |
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With her arms raised in blessing and surrounded by a nimbus of stars this goddess was seen as the embodiment of the Eastern Star - Venus. She is based heavily on the mythology of Ishtar, worshipped as early as 4000 BCE in the area of present day Iraq. The filigree is a working star chart as on an astrolabe- an ancient devise used to navigate and tell time. The points are referred to as flames and each indicates the position and name of a star. The zodiac ring, also positioned correctly, is known as the ecliptic. The text on this piece was inspired by the Hymns of Inanna and intended to invoke the divine feminine healing power of the Universe. Polyresin cast with wood finish, 18 5/8 in x 11 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in. Original was carved from mahogany. |
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Item #: GDSQOH |
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| Roman Hecate | |
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Engage all your Feminine aspects: Maiden, Matron, and Wise Elder, with Hecate. Her triple-headed Roman image shows six all-powerful arms, along with her symbols of activity. Plaque hangs on wall or sits on altar. (Rome, private collection) Flat white Gypsumstone, 6 1/2 in. |
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Item #: GDSHET |
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| Saraswati | |
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The archetype of Human Creativity. As consort of Brahma, Sarasvati is the Goddess of learning and the creative sciences. In Hinduism, the Quiescent or Absolute aspect of Godhead is depicted by the male Divinity, and the active-creative Divine Force by the female energy or Shakti. Just as Kali represents Shakti in her fierce nature, Sarasvati represents her in mild form. She is goddess of speech, poetry, music and science. She is depicted with a veena and her mount, the swan; one hand holds a sacred book, the other confers blessing. Prayers to Sarasvati bring artistic inspiration. Hand painted Ganges clay statue, 8 in. |
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Item #: GDSSRA |
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| Seated Goddess - Wood Finish | |
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The Lunar Goddess sits on her throne which is graced with the phases of the moon. She is crowned with the horned crescent. In her lap she cradles a scrying bowl representing receptivity, intuition and the magical womb of transformation. On her right side a rabbit looks on, her emblem of life, fertility, and new beginnings. On her left the crow cries out as her messenger, symbolic of the waning years of life and the ultimate passing from this life into the next. The back of her throne depicts the Goddess in her three aspects as Maid, Mother and Crone. Polycast resin statue with Wood finish, 8 in x 3 in x 3 in. Design and graphics are © 1998, Paul Borda, and may not be used without permission. |
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Item #: SSTDGS |
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| Siduri (Ishtar) | |
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Give a Cheer for the Goddess of Beer! The Babylonian goddess of barley-beer with brewing pot was known as Ishtar Siduri, and her secret craft provided beverages for special rituals. The ancient recipe has been lost, but scholars suggest that certain mushroom and poppy extracts may have given it a special kick. (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 8th-9th cent. BCE) Terra Cotta Ganges Clay. Approximately 5 in tall. |
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Item #: GDSSID |
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| Sophia | |
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Early Greek Christians portrayed the feminine face of God as Hagia Sophia, or 'Holy Female Wisdom.' It was believed that Sophia's spirit entered Mary to conceive Jesus and, as a dove, entered Jesus at his baptism. She gave voice to the apostles at Pentecost. Now Sophia can grace your wall or shelf with a powerful blessing. (Plaque icon, Constantinople, c. 537 CE) White with blush wash colored Gypsumstone, 7 in. |
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Item #: GDSSOP |
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| Star Goddess | |
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'I am the beauty of the green Earth, And the white Moon among the stars, And the mystery of the waters, And the desire of human hearts.' -from 'Charge of the Goddess' by Doreen Valiente 6 in diameter bas-relief plaque, cast in Polystone. Handpainted in Silver and Midnight colors. |
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Item #: STSTAR |
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