Prehistoric Art Collection (#4)

Arrow tips and flint from the necropolis of Cantalupo-Mandela, Copper age. Eneolithic
LRI4649592 Arrow tips and flint from the necropolis of Cantalupo-Mandela, Copper age. Eneolithic. 2200 BC. (stone) by Prehistoric; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio

Arrow tips from the necropolis of Rinaldone. Copper age. Eneolithic. 2200 BC. (stone)
LRI4649587 Arrow tips from the necropolis of Rinaldone. Copper age. Eneolithic. 2200 BC. (stone) by Prehistoric; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio

Culture of Remedello: vase in the shape of a bell from the cave Santa Cristina, 2200 BC
LRI4649546 Culture of Remedello: vase in the shape of a bell from the cave Santa Cristina, 2200 BC. (terracotta) by Prehistoric; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio

The Venus of Savignano, Upper Paleolithic (greenstone sculpture)
LRI4649501 The Venus of Savignano, Upper Paleolithic (greenstone sculpture) by Prehistoric; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio

Prehistory: terracotta head from the necropolis of Cancelli
LRI4649293 Prehistory: terracotta head from the necropolis of Cancelli. Civilization of the Apennines (or Italian Bronze Age). 1400-1300 BC

Nordic bronze age: hunters, rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden, 1800-500 BC
LRI4641047 Nordic bronze age: hunters, rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden, 1800-500 BC by Prehistoric; Vastra Gotaland, Sweden; (add.info.: Scandinavian prehistory)

Prehistory: unpolished carved axes. Neolithic era. Saint Germain en Laye
JLJ4618028 Prehistory: unpolished carved axes. Neolithic era. Saint Germain en Laye, Museum of National Antiquities by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Bronze Age: bronze dagger. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, National Archeology Museum
JLJ4617841 Bronze Age: bronze dagger. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, National Archeology Museum by Bronze Age (2500-800 BC); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Prehistory: terracotta vase with square opening of the neolithic age from the Caverna
LRI4632787 Prehistory: terracotta vase with square opening of the neolithic age from the Caverna Delle Arene in Candide (Liguria)

Prehistory: terracotta vase with square opening of the neolithic age from the Caverna
LRI4632769 Prehistory: terracotta vase with square opening of the neolithic age from the Caverna Delle Arene in Candide (Liguria)

Gold diademe of Caravaca or Cehegin
LRI4593707 Gold diademe of Caravaca or Cehegin by Prehistoric; National Archaeology Museum, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Prehistoric art, Bronze Age. Culture of " El Argar")

Iron age figure. 1100-800 BC (suclpture)
LRI4592790 Iron age figure. 1100-800 BC (suclpture) by Prehistoric; Museo Comunale della Civilta Lunigiana, La Spezia, Italy; (add.info.: Prehistoric art: figure sculpted in the Iron Age)

Situla: detail of warriors. 500 BC (Iron Age) (bronze pyxide)
LRI4592767 Situla: detail of warriors. 500 BC (Iron Age) (bronze pyxide) by Iron Age, (6th century BC); Museo Civico Archeologico, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Prehistoric art: detail of warriors)

Male stele, Iron Age (8th-6th century BC) (sculpture)
LRI4592766 Male stele, Iron Age (8th-6th century BC) (sculpture) by Iron Age (8th Century BC); Palazzo Bocconi, Pontremoli

Bowman, 8th-7th century BC (bronze statuette)
LRI4649933 Bowman, 8th-7th century BC (bronze statuette) by Nuragic Civilization, Sardinia (1800-1200 BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Cagliari, Sardinia

Votive statuette from the temple of Abini, prenuragic period 25th-18th century BC
LRI4649890 Votive statuette from the temple of Abini, prenuragic period 25th-18th century BC (terracotta) by Nuragic Civilization, Sardinia (1800-1200 BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Cagliari

Vase with geometric Anau type decorations, from the site of Gheoksjur
LRI4649788 Vase with geometric Anau type decorations, from the site of Gheoksjur, 4000-3500 BC (clay) by Prehistoric; State Hermitage Museum, St

Warrior figurine of the Treasure of Galic, 1500 BC (bronze)
LRI4649753 Warrior figurine of the Treasure of Galic, 1500 BC (bronze) by Bronze Age (1800-1500 BC); State Historical Museum, Moscow

Warriors figurines of the treasure of Galic, 1500 BC. (bronze)
LRI4649722 Warriors figurines of the treasure of Galic, 1500 BC. (bronze) by Bronze Age (1800-1500 BC); State Historical Museum, Moscow

Axe from the Necropole of Ardea, Lazio. Iron Age. 8th century BC. (metal)
LRI4649627 Axe from the Necropole of Ardea, Lazio. Iron Age. 8th century BC. (metal) by Prehistoric; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio

Bison at rest. Upper Paleoloithic (Magdalenian) (rock painting)
LRI4649427 Bison at rest. Upper Paleoloithic (Magdalenian) (rock painting) by Prehistoric; Altamira, Spain; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Bison at rest. Upper Paleoloithic (Magdalenian) (rock painting)
LRI4649413 Bison at rest.Upper Paleoloithic (Magdalenian) (rock painting) by Prehistoric; Altamira, Spain; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Idol from Scoglio del Tonno. Bronze Age, 2000 BC (terracotta)
LRI4649304 Idol from Scoglio del Tonno. Bronze Age, 2000 BC (terracotta) by Mycenaean; Apulia, Italy; (add.info.: Mycenian art: terracotta idol from Scoglio del Tonno (Punta Tonno, Taranto) in Italy

Stone Age: bone necklace, from the cave of Polesine
LRI4649522 Stone Age: bone necklace, from the cave of Polesine by Prehistoric; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Prehistory)

A deer. Upper Paleolithic (Magdalenian) (rock painting)
LRI4649461 A deer. Upper Paleolithic (Magdalenian) (rock painting) by Prehistoric; Cave of Las Chimeneas, Monte Castillo, Spain; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Cave of Hands (Cueva de las Manos), Santa Cruz, Argentina, Neolithic period (fresco)
AIS5337351 Cave of Hands (Cueva de las Manos), Santa Cruz, Argentina, Neolithic period (fresco) by Prehistoric; Cueva de las Manos, RAio Pinturas, Santa Cruz

Figure of a woman on the back of a horse, Mural painting in the Ajanta caves (number 1)
AIS5380564 Figure of a woman on the back of a horse, Mural painting in the Ajanta caves (number 1), Gupta period, 5th-6th century (painting) by Indian School, (5th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra

Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo)
AIS5347591 Prehistory: Megalithic circle of stones from Wassu, Gambia (photo) by Prehistoric; Gambia, West Africa; eIberfoto; out of copyright

A running goat, Mesolithic period, Spain, Remigia cave, Barranco de la Gasulla
AIS5375575 A running goat, Mesolithic period, Spain, Remigia cave, Barranco de la Gasulla, Ares del Maestre (painting) by Prehistoric; eIberfoto; out of copyright

The Venus of Willendorf, 23000 BC (Upper Paleolithic) (limestone)
AIS5370575 The Venus of Willendorf, 23000 BC (Upper Paleolithic) (limestone) by Prehistoric; 11 cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna

Prehistoric art: Scene of the Well: a man with a bird head
AIS5356106 Prehistoric art: Scene of the Well: a man with a bird head and seems to fall or being pushed by a bison by Prehistoric; Caves of Lascaux, Dordogne

Aboriginal rock painting, site of Ubirr caves, Kakadu National Park, Australia (painting)
AIS5363673 Aboriginal rock painting, site of Ubirr caves, Kakadu National Park, Australia (painting) by Prehistoric; Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia; eIberfoto; out of copyright

Aboriginal rock painting, figure of woman (tiliqua?), in Uluru (or Ayers Rock)
AIS5363667 Aboriginal rock painting, figure of woman (tiliqua?), in Uluru (or Ayers Rock), in the Northern Territory, in central Australia (painting) by Prehistoric; (add.info)

Rock Art: Cervids and cows. From Spain, El Cogul, Cave dels Moros
AIS5341916 Rock Art: Cervids and cows. From Spain, El Cogul, Cave dels Moros. Prehistory, Mesolithic (fresco) by Prehistoric; Museu d Arqueologia de Catalunya, Barcelona

Prehistoric art (Middle Magdalenian): sculpture in a round of horse in ivory mammoth
JLJ4570384 Prehistoric art (Middle Magdalenian): sculpture in a round of horse in ivory mammoth from the cave of Espelugues (Hautes-Pyrenees) Dim. 0, 073x0, 035x0, 017 m

Prehistoric art: statuette of venus, the one on the left in steatite is called
JLJ4570243 Prehistoric art: statuette of venus, the one on the left in steatite is called the Losange, comes from the site of the cave of Baousse-Rousse, 25000 BC

Prehistory: painted pebble from the time of the Azilian. 9000 BC
JLJ4653789 Prehistory: painted pebble from the time of the Azilian. 9000 BC. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, National Archeology Museum by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Prehistory: two thrusters said "to the jumping horse"
JLJ4654736 Prehistory: two thrusters said " to the jumping horse" made in reindeer wood. Period of the Middle Magdalenian

Prehistory: reindeer harpoons used for fishing. Realized during the Magdalenian period
JLJ4654714 Prehistory: reindeer harpoons used for fishing. Realized during the Magdalenian period. 17000-11000 BC. Saint Germain en Laye

Phoenician divinity, 20th or 19th century BC. From Ras Shamra
LRI4640202 Phoenician divinity, 20th or 19th century BC. From Ras Shamra, 20th or 19th century BC (silver and gold statuette) by Phoenician; National Museum, Aleppo

Lions, antelopes, ostrich and cattle. Stone Age 5000-2000 BC. (engraved rock)
LRI4633100 Lions, antelopes, ostrich and cattle. Stone Age 5000-2000 BC. (engraved rock) by Prehistoric; Taghit, Algeria; (add.info.: Prehistory, rock art: grave rock depicting lions, antelopes)

Carved rock: representations of deer, cattle
LRI4633037 Carved rock: representations of deer, cattle. by Prehistoric; Parco archeologico nazionale dei Massi di Cemmo, Italy; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Representation of an antelope. Stone Age 5000-2000 BC. (engraved rock)
LRI4633211 Representation of an antelope. Stone Age 5000-2000 BC. (engraved rock) by Prehistoric; Taghit, Algeria; (add.info.: Prehistory, rock art: grave rock of the representation of an antelope)

Stylized representations of characters known as the orants with arms stretched towards
LRI4633159 Stylized representations of characters known as the orants with arms stretched towards the sky. Period between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age

Bison getting up (Sculpture in reindeer wood from the shelter of the Madeleine in
LRI4658257 Bison getting up (Sculpture in reindeer wood from the shelter of the Madeleine in Dordogne. 11000 BC) by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Recent Bronze Age: mask of bearded terracotta from Cyprus. 1220-1150 BC
JLJ4667476 Recent Bronze Age: mask of bearded terracotta from Cyprus. 1220-1150 BC. Paris, Louvre Museum by Bronze Age (1500-1000 BC); Louvre, Paris

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"Journey into the Past: Exploring the Fascinating World of Prehistoric Art" Step back in time to the era of our ancient ancestors, as we delve into the captivating realm of prehistoric art. From the Upper Paleolithic period to Mesolithic times, these artistic expressions offer a glimpse into humanity's earliest creative endeavors. Let us begin with a remarkable painting found in Altamira Cave, Spain. Dating back between 35, 000 and 11, 000 BC, this masterpiece depicts a majestic bison or auroch. Using charcoal and red ocher pigments, our ancestors skillfully captured their surroundings on cave walls. Moving forward in time, we encounter Buffens cave pottery from 700-1100 BC. These ceramics showcase intricate designs that reflect the craftsmanship of their creators. Each piece tells its own story through patterns and motifs passed down through generations. Intriguingly stylized yet naturalistic is the Mesolithic art form known as phallic dance. Through mural paintings depicting this ritualistic dance, our ancestors sought to connect with nature and express their beliefs in an enchanting manner. Venturing further into Mesolithic rock art from Spain's Bicorp region (8000-7000 BC), we discover mesmerizing depictions of deer and goats etched onto stone surfaces. These images provide insights into early human-animal relationships and perhaps served as spiritual symbols for hunting rituals. Cave paintings have always held an air of mystery; one such example can be found within Salmon-Challis National Forest where vibrant colors bring ancient scenes to life before our eyes. This photograph captures not only the beauty but also reminds us how far we've come since those early days. The Ggantija phallic stone takes us to Bronze Age Malta where fertility symbols were revered by communities seeking abundance and prosperity. This monumental artifact stands tall amidst archaeological wonders left behind by past civilizations.