Sheela-Na-Gig Plaque eastern europe (symbol of material illusion)

(symbol of material illusion)

is an archetype of mature masculine energy in balance with the natural world

placed upon the right knee in earth-pressing mudra

iron verdigris color finish

6 1/4" gypsumstone plaque

Sheela-Na-Gig Plaque eastern europe (symbol of material illusion)Traditional Celtic folk image of the Goddess Her form is carved on ancient churches throughout Ireland, believed to ward off evil. This Celtic archetype of the Great Mother appeared in folk and church art by at least 1080 CE, but undoubtedly is of much earlier origin. She may be identical with the war goddess Morrigan, consort to the Dagda. One of her images is found near the ancient goddess shrine of Avebury, where she symbolized fertility;