Figure of a lady discovered on St. Vitus Day

Figure

The Vinča culture

5300-4300 BC

clay

Figurine made out of clay. One of the largest figurines found on the Vinča - Belo Brdo site, with little over 30cm in height. The name "Vidovdanka" originates from the date of her discovery - June 28th, 1930, St. Vitus day. Highly polished female figurine with traces of red colour. On its pentagonal face, shaped as a mask, there are are 3D modelled nose and eyes presented. The top of the head is well rounded. On its body there is is swollen belly with a navel depicted with the simple perforation.