The Venus of Willendorf is a 11cm tall statue that was discovered in Austria in 1908 by archeologist Josef Szombathy. The statue is an intricate carving of a large woman, who’s hands are resting atop her large breasts, and with her pubic region exposed. She does not have a face, instead a multitude of small balls have been carved into her head region, giving her a sort of anonymity. It is believed to be one of the oldest carvings in the world, dating back to around 24,000 BC. There is a large amount of mystery in this sculpture, such as why she has no face, or why she was created. There are several popular theories in the art community, but I personally believe that she is meant to represent fertility. There are some popular ideas to her creation
