Ancient Roman Goddess Venus/Aphrodite Bust: Alva Studios (1955)

Ancient Roman Goddess Venus/Aphrodite Bust: Alva Studios (1955)Traveling Man Treasures is selling this 1955 classical revival composition resin replica bust produced by Alva Studios. The piece is modeled directly after an ancient Roman copy of a classical Greek sculpturehistorically categorized by the manufacturer as a representation of Aphrodite (Venus) or an idealized Olympian goddess. The sculpture is in fine condition the base has small chipping along some edges as shown, and is appropriate for its age. The

and they hold significant cultural and spiritual importance

The woman stands aside

The piece is in great condition with no chips or cracks

hand-carved from wood and painted in traditional red

They were crafted for expansive

often ebony or other hardwoods

Each holder features a double-arm "Y" shape with prominent vertical ribbing that resembles a saguaro cactus

Ceremonial Purposes: They are used in ceremonies to purify spaces

while its wide neck tapers to support a roughly triangular head

antique feel perfect for a desktop

This piece depicts the mythical winged horse Pegasus

Most African terracotta head fragments were intended for ritualistic or funerary use