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Gillian Morriss-Kay, « A New Hypothesis on the Creation of the Hohle Fels “Venus” Figurine », Palethnologie, ID : 10.4000/palethnologie.5135
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Female “Venus” figurines are well known from 24-29 ky (Gravettian), from France to Siberia. They are typically characterised by large breasts and belly, suggesting pregnancy. It seems likely that they were designed to be held in the hand, and may have served as amulets to protect against the dangers of childbirth. In 2008 a female figurine was excavated from Hohle Fels Cave, southwest Germany. Calibrated radiocarbon dating of the charcoal-rich material around the figurine yielded dates rangin...