fertility figures
The next few examples are considered to be " fertility figures " probable created to aid human reproduction through the magic and power they contained . figures 8.5 shows fertility statuettes from the middle to New kingdoms in Egypt. dared about 2000-1500 BCE and ranging from six to eight inches tall. The materials vary from clay and " faience " ( earthenware covered with opaque colored glazes) to linen and reed , as seen in the doll - like figure on the right . these figures were found in shrines of Hathor , the goddess of fertility . Some of the Figures have their genitals emphasized with simple incising in the clay . One is wearing the " isis Knot" on her back and is holding a baby . The isis Knot was and amulet worn to ensure fertility and long life . As with all cultures , the need for successful human reproduction was important to the Egyptians in order to carry on the family line and to contribute to the labor force . As is common to day , it was traditional to give a son his grandfather's name . With the prayer of these fertility statuettes placed before Hathor , women hoped for many sons.
the next small sculpture is a native american Patawatomi male figure ( love doll) from Wisconsin, dated 1800-1860 , and is nine inches in height ( figure 8.6 ). it is carved in wood and partly adorned in wool fabric . these figure-like carvings ( note the lack of arms) were used as " medicine" to control human behaviors and health. this type of figure could be used as a love charm to cast a spell on someone whose attentions were desired . The spell could be dangerous, as those under the magic of this charm found themselves powerless and would be helpless against its strength . Ethnologist Alanson skinner stated : " It is often that the captor tires of his or her conquest , and leaves the victim , who is still under the spell of such a charm . such a person will become frantic , and even go crazy, following the user of the charm everywhere " ( Skinner 1923; 207). to have successful "medicine," the owners of the love dolls would have to be spiritually prepared and,through dreams or visions, be given special powers by the spirits.
fertility figuresThe next few examples are considered to be " fertility figures " probable created to aid human reproduction through the magic and power they contained . figures 8.5 shows fertility statuettes from the middle to New kingdoms in Egypt. dared about 2000-1500 BCE and ranging from six to eight inches tall. The materials vary from clay and " faience " ( earthenware covered with opaque colored glazes) to linen and reed , as seen in the doll - like figure on the right . these figures were found in shrines of Hathor , the goddess of fertility . Some of the Figures have their genitals emphasized with simple incising in the clay . One is wearing the " isis Knot" on her back and is holding a baby . The isis Knot was and amulet worn to ensure fertility and long life . As with all cultures , the need for successful human reproduction was important to the Egyptians in order to carry on the family line and to contribute to the labor force . As is common to day , it was traditional to give a son his grandfather's name . With the prayer of these fertility statuettes placed before Hathor , women hoped for many sons. the next small sculpture is a native american Patawatomi male figure ( love doll) from Wisconsin, dated 1800-1860 , and is nine inches in height ( figure 8.6 ). it is carved in wood and partly adorned in wool fabric . these figure-like carvings ( note the lack of arms) were used as " medicine" to control human behaviors and health. this type of figure could be used as a love charm to cast a spell on someone whose attentions were desired . The spell could be dangerous, as those under the magic of this charm found themselves powerless and would be helpless against its strength . Ethnologist Alanson skinner stated : " It is often that the captor tires of his or her conquest , and leaves the victim , who is still under the spell of such a charm . such a person will become frantic , and even go crazy, following the user of the charm everywhere " ( Skinner 1923; 207). to have successful "medicine," the owners of the love dolls would have to be spiritually prepared and,through dreams or visions, be given special powers by the spirits.
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