![]() ![]() Due to this feature, the Venus of Brassempouy sometimes known also as ‘La Dame à la Capuche’, which means ‘the Lady with the Hood’. This figurine is also notable for the incisions made on the top and sides of the head, which may be a representation either of hair, or a headdress that resembles those worn by the ancient Egyptians. The Venus of Brassempouy, on the other hand, has clear facial features, as seen in its forehead and brows which were carved in relief. Nevertheless, this fragment is quite significant, as it is one of the earliest known representations of a human face.Īs mentioned earlier, the heads of other Venus figurines are normally stylized, and are often devoid of details. It is assumed that the rest of the figurine had been destroyed sometime in the past. The Venus of Brassempouy, which measures around 3.5 cm (1.38 inches), is a fragmentary figurine, as only its head was discovered. The Venus of Brassempouy was carved out of mammoth ivory and has been dated to around 23,000 BC. The figurine was found in the Grotte du Pape (meaning ‘The Pope’s Cave’), one of two caves located near the village of Brassempouy in the southwestern French department of Landes. The Venus of Brassempouy was discovered in 1892 by Édouard Piette, a French archaeologist and prehistorian. ![]()
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