It’s a prehistoric figurine discovered in 1925 in the Savignano sul Panaro region of Italy. Made of steatite, it stands at 10 centimeters tall and features an exaggerated belly and breasts. Created during the Upper Paleolithic period, the figurine is believed to have been associated with fertility and/or goddess worship. What is the Venus of … Continue reading The Venus of Savignano: A Mysterious Prehistoric Figurine