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Snake Goddess
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| From the Greek Islands of Thera and Crete during the years of 3000-2000 BC, the great Minoan Civilization traversed the Mediterranean, trading with the Egyptians and establishing colonies on every coast. They disappeared after the volcanic destruction of Thera, leaving behind remnants of a highly advanced culture including magnificently detailed, colorful frescoes.
These frescoes are hand painted on a special plaster-mix base. They have a hook for hanging or can easily be displayed on a small tripod.
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Swimming Dolphins Fresco
Found in a very elaborately decorated room, the so-called "Queen's Chamber" in the Palace of Knossos on the Greek island of Crete, this image of marine life celebrated the sea for these Minoan people (c.1500 BC). Hand painted fresco on wood backing, imported from Greece with "aged, cracked" surface, 8" x 12" x .5", TAL012, $85
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Young Fisherman
The Minoans depended on the ocean for their livelihood. Here a young man is shown carrying fish during his daily work (c.1500 BC). Hand painted fresco on wood backing,
made in Greece with "aged, cracked" surface, 8" x 12" x .5", TAL014, $85
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Bull Jumpers
Bull jumping is believed to have been part of Minoan ritual. In this image, a priestess is vaulting over the charging bull. From the Palace of Knossos on Crete, c.1500 BC. Hand painted fresco on wood backing, made in Greece with "aged, cracked" surface, 21" x 12.5", TAL013, $155
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Minoan Ladies in Blue Frescoes
This fresco--from the Palace of Knossos on Crete (ca. 1500 BC)--is reproduced here with hand painted color on a special plaster-mix over a wood board. It has an aged appearance with surface cracks and brilliant blue fresco hues. Ready to hang, imported from Greece, 21"W x 12.5"H. 4076, $158
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Prince of Knossos
c. 1500 BC., hand painted fresco on wood backing, made in Greece with "aged, cracked" surface, 8" x 12" x .5", TAL1002, $85
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Young Boxers
c. 1500 BC., hand painted fresco on wood backing, made in Greece with "aged, cracked" surface, 8" x 12" x .5", TAL1003, $85
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Dolphin Sterling Silver Ring
Dolphin Sterling Silver Ring. Dolphins have been celebrated throughout history as friendly companions to humans. The dolphin has been seen to exhibit traits not too different from humans, which is why they are respected and honored. This sterling silver ring is reminiscent of the Minoan culture in that they too celebrated the ocean and all of its inhabitants, especially dolphins. Made from sterling silver and measures 1” x 7/8” x 1/2”.
Click on image to enlarge.
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Suggested Retail $62
OUR RETAIL $49.60
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Minoan Snake Goddess Sculpture
Not a snake-charmer, she is a snake goddess! The people of Crete seem to have worshiped a mother goddess sacred to many places and manifest in many forms. This Snake Goddess (c. 1600 BC)--who shakes two snakes as an animal sits on her head--may have been used as part of this ritual. Illustrated in other archeological evidence, the open bodice and flounced skirt was a favored style worn by Minoan women. Now in the Herakleion Museum, Crete, this reproduction is made from compound stone with a hand painted polychrome finish, 12.25”H. D-082SP, $57
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