Portable Art Collection

Venus of Willendorf, Stone Age figurine, rear view. Discovered in 1908 near Willendorf, Austria, this 11-centimetre-tall limestone figurine dates from around 23, 000 years ago

Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture C014 / 2411
Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture. This object, carved from reindeer antler, shows a bison turning its head, possibly to lick an insect bite

Reindeer antler from Neschers
This reindeer antler from Neschers in France is engraved with a stylised horse. It was created by early humans and found between 1830 and 1848. Date: 1830

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bullroarer. This device, here covered in carved lines, was swung through the air to make a roaring sound, and was thought to have been used in fertility rites

Venus of Brassempouy, Stone Age figurine. This 3.65-centimetre-tall prehistoric figurine fragment was excavated in 1894 from a cave near Brassempouy in the Landes region of south-western France

Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Stone Age. Close-up of the mask or head of the Venus of Dolni Vestonice figurine. The whole object is an 11-centimetre-high ceramic (clay and loess) figurine

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoons. These specimens were found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoon. This specimen was found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain. It dates from the time of the Magdalenian culture

Prehistoric carved horse, Vogelherd Cave C015 / 6740
Prehistoric carved horse. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a wild horse. This Stone Age (palaeolithic) artefact (50 millimetres long)

Prehistoric carved bird, Hohle Fels cave C015 / 6741
Prehistoric carved bird. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a water bird. It is thought to be a diver, cormorant, or duck

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bone disc. These objects, decorated with figures of animals, were carvings made on thin discs of bones, often cut from shoulder blades

Stone Age spatula, Magdalenian culture. This carved prehistoric object is thought to be a spatula, though the attribution is uncertain

Prehistoric carved horse C015 / 6733
Prehistoric carved horse. Such carvings were made in ivory and bone by prehistoric peoples. The earliest such carvings date to around 30, 000 years ago

Prehistoric carved lion, Vogelherd Cave C015 / 6731
Prehistoric carved lion. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a lion. Some have identified the animal as a hippopotamus, hyena or rhinoceros

Prehistoric lioness bone carving. At top is a replica of the original carving, with a reconstruction at bottom of what the full carving may have looked like

Prehistoric shells, Aurignacian culture C013 / 7389
Prehistoric shells. These shells were used as ornaments by people from the prehistoric Aurignacian culture. These early humans lived in Europe in the Late Stone Age (Upper Paleolithic), between 45

Stone Age Artists
Coloured illustration depicting Stone Age artists of the Upper Palaeolithic or Reindeer Period. Their art dates from 32, 000 to 10, 000 years ago

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"Unveiling the Timeless Beauty: Portable Art of the Stone Age" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of portable art, a testament to human creativity that has transcended millennia. From the iconic Venus of Willendorf, a petite yet powerful Stone Age figurine representing fertility and femininity, to the intricate carvings found in Magdalenian culture, these artifacts offer glimpses into our ancient ancestors' lives. Delicate reindeer antlers from Neschers tell stories of survival and resourcefulness, transformed by skilled hands into tools or decorative pieces. The Stone Age bullroarer and harpoon reveal not only their practical uses but also an artistic expression intertwined with daily activities. Venturing deeper into prehistory, we encounter astonishing carved figures like the horse from Vogelherd Cave or the bird from Hohle Fels cave. These masterpieces showcase early humans' ability to breathe life into stone through meticulous craftsmanship. The enigmatic Venus of Brassempouy stands as a symbol of beauty and mystery; her delicate features etched onto stone remind us that even in ancient times, aesthetics held great significance. Meanwhile, bone discs discovered within Magdalenian culture serve as both artistic creations and functional objects for unknown rituals or games. As we marvel at these remarkable artifacts from Dolni Vestonice's Venus to countless other treasures concealed beneath layers of history, let us appreciate how portable art connects us across time. It serves as a bridge between past civilizations and modern humanity—a reminder that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to expressing our shared human experience.