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 Greek, Roman and  Mediterranean:

Aphrodite with Doves in Cold Cast Bronze:This beautiful goddess, who could cause any man to fall in love with her at first sight, is the Greek goddess of love, beauty and raw sexuality. While in the Illiad she is said to have been born of the union between Zeus and Dione, the more common belief is that she rose from sea foam after Cronus cut off Ouranos`s genitals and cast them into the sea. From this foam she emerged, and floated to the shore on a scallop shell. Much as two origins were debated and spoken of, she was widely worshipped from two points of view. The first belief held that she was the goddess of the love for mind and soul, while in the second belief she was more held in esteem in a goddess of the love of the flesh alone. In this statue, she could easily be a goddess of either quality, seeming to possess a serenity that one might find with the love of the spirit as well as a beauty and grace equal to the love of the flesh. Standing just under 12" tall and 4" wide at the widest point, she is shown clad in a loose robe that slips free of her shoulders and a beaded loin cloth that leaves little to the imagination. A picture of feminine beauty, she carries a open-winged dove in her hands, close others flutter about her feet, in and out of the train of her robes. Sculpted of cold-cast resin and hand painted so as to appear crafted of bronze, this is a wonderful piece for anyone who adores the Greek pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, as well as any other who might revere the love and desire that the famed Aphrodite might offer. $71.95

Aphrodite Statue: Ivory Finish. This is an Oberon Zell Piece. Size: 8-3/4" tall $65.00

 

Aradia: Aradia, "Queen of the Witches," is believed to have been a real high-born woman who taught witchcraft to oppressed people in Italy, despite persecution. Legend tells us she was the daughter of the Goddess Diana, sent to care for her worshippers. Here Aradia calls on Diana to bless and inspire her teachings as she stands at the crossroads by the pillar of Hecate. Cimaruta symbols surround and support her. The inscription reads, "Listen to my teaching in the voice of the wind." Size: 14"h x 8"w x 3 1/2"d $99.00
Finishes: Stone and Wood

Finishes

Stone $99.00 wood $99.00

Aradia Statue: Strong, lovely and charismatic, Aradia (her name is derived from Herodias, queen of witches) was the daughter of moon goddess Diana. She is a timeless spiritual entity, embodying Kore in her power, Aphrodite in her beauty, and Diana in her courage and love of wild places. She was sent to Earth as prophetess of the religion of witchcraft, with the mission of protecting women from the oppressions of feudalism. With her broomstave of power, her cloak of mystery, and her knowledge of every plant, she gave fright to the Inquisition. Aradia taught women how to invoke the full moon at midnight, sprinkling salt from a red bag while asking favors of the Goddess. With quiet authority she proclaims "Never Again the Burning!" Note the small pentacle on reverse of Aradia's cloak-hem. Antique stone colored Gypsumstone statue 8.5 inch $41.00

 Ares Statue: cold cast resin museum replica. 12.5 inches tall. $40.00  IN STOCK

   Athena in bronze: She is 12.75 inches high and is done in cold cast bronze. $86.50

Bacchus Plaque:This is an Oberon Zell piece. 6 in. diameter. $39.00  IN STOCK

 Serpent Goddess of Crete: The Serpent Goddess promotes trance and dream time, the sources of transformation. The energy exuded by the snakes of this Cretan maiden exemplify sexuality, regeneration, and the mysterious otherworld of spirit journeying. Note her staring gaze and enigmatic inward smile, and if you choose, invite these "otherworld" characteristics into your own meditations. This delicate Serpent Goddess was discovered in the underground repository of the Second Palace of Knossos (1600 BCE] and was worshiped in Crete as early as 6000 BCE. She depicts the benevolence and sacred power of the Life Force, holding high the two serpents of immortality. The tiny panther on her headdress may connect the goddess to the fertility rites of the wine god Dionysos or denote an altered state of consciousness. [Archeological Museum of "Crete," 2000-1800 BCE] Hand painted Resin. 9 inch $47.00

Cretan Snake Goddess: This is an Oberon Zell piece. Size: 10-1/2" tall $60.00

 

  Diana with Moon Statue: This is an Oberon Zell piece. Size: 7-1/2" tall $54.00  IN STOCK

Moon Maiden (Young Diana): This is an Oberon Zell piece. Size: 5-3/4" $22.00

 Amazon Archer: Legend says these warrior maidens ruled over a large part of Asia Minor. They worshipped Mare Goddess Demeter and wolf-running Artemis, may have been the first culture to tame horses, and were much feared by the post-patriarchal Greeks. Most Amazon images were destroyed to instill the subordination of women. Reclaim her! [Etruscan, British Museum, c. 480 BCE] Cold cast bronze.5 inch $58.00

 Eros Ivory: This is an Oberon Zell piece. $65.00

Eros White: This is an Oberon Zell piece. $65.00

 Millenial Gaia Statue: This is an Oberon Zell piece. She is beautifully detailed from bottom to top with the evolution of life. It starts at the bottom with sea life all the way up to a human at the top back of her hair. This is a must have statue by Oberon Zell. She is a heavy statue too. $80.00

 Millenial Gaia Plaque: This is an Oberon Zell piece. $53.00

 Gaia Blessing the Earth Statue: The Mother Goddess archetype, throne-seated and giving birth to all creation, dates to at least 6500 BCE. The Greeks venerated her as Gaia, "the Deep-Breasted One, Oldest of the Old," and dedicated the Erechtheion, a temple adjoining the Parthenon at Athens, to this regal image. Gaia creates all things terrestrial, so we have added our holy planet Earth (removable) for her to cradle to her bosom in the New Millenium. Her sphinx-like human-headed lions symbolize Gaia's role as Alpha and Omega. [Greek, 7th cent. BCE] Green bronze color Gypsumstone. 8 in. $67.00

Tree of Life Goddess (Gaia): Sprung from the Earth, she is the spirit of growth, insight and sustenance. Her branches stretch to the heavens, her roots penetrate the dark humus, and her leaves create the air we breathe; thus she is the Tree of Life itself. In this shape we can venerate her as Artemis, as Gaia, as the healing power of our Planetary Mother. Her forests grace the back of this beautiful "Turtle Island." Among her branches, the Snake of rebirth and renewal uncoils from its sacred spiral in the ever-changing cycle. Hand painted Gypsumstone.7.5 in. $37.00

Hecate: This is an Oberon Zell piece. $69.00 

 Hercules: Hero and Protector of Champions: Son of Zeus and Alcmene, he personifies great strength and courage. His Greek name Heracles, means "Light of Hera" and he nursed from her heavenly milk that spurted to form the milky way. This solar god's twelve labors can symbolize the sun's journey through the twelve houses of the zodiac. The Romans worshiped him as a god of commerce. The common man idolized him for his climb from mortal to hero to god. He is shown here resting with the Nemean Lion skin, which he killed with his bare hands, his famous club and, in this right hand, the golden apples of the Hesperides. [c. 300 B.C.E., Farnese Hercules, National Museum Archaeology, Naples ]
8 ½" green bronze color resin statue. $40.00

Labrys Goddess of Crete: Labrys Goddess of Crete, Dictynna, dances into our universe. Dressed in nets, She is neither naked nor clad, and lines of force surround Her. Double axes, or labryses, exclaim her active Feminine Energy. Worshippers, in the original palace fresco, throw their arms up in amazement at her appearance.
The labrys is also a symbol of the female community of Lesbos who worshipped only the Goddess in nature and in each other.
The original "She who must be obeyed," Dictynna lived on top of Mount Dicta. Her powerful name lives on in our words "dictate" and "edict." [From Knossos mural, 2000 BCE] Handpainted Resin. 8 in. $46.00  

Young Faun (Pan): This is an Oberon Zell piece. $22.00  IN STOCK

Pan the Piper Statue:Size: 6-1/2"  $44.00  

 Pewter Pan Statue: Celebrate Pan, God of nature, revelry and fertility with this enchanting 3 1/2" tall pewter figurine. Made of lead-free pewter and set with two glittering jewels, this powerful statue is a lighthearted and evocative way to celebrate the god of joy. $20.95  IN STOCK

 Pan with Faeries Pentacle Plaque: This pentacle design sprang from an event that occurred during a consecration ritual. Each invoked element took form slowly, swirling, swimming, and spinning around the altar paten. Each group of elementals greeted the next with tenderness, appreciation, mischief, and joy. Like loving brothers and sisters, they danced the dance of creation and became distinct in these forms. The sprite represents Air, the dragon Fire, the mermaid Water, and the satyr Earth. Needless to say the magic was quite successful. I was enthralled and honored to witness this beautiful event, which happens perhaps all the time. $63.00 CHECK AVAILABILITY

Finishes: Stone and Wood

Finishes

Stone $63.00 wood $63.00

  Pan Dancing with Nymphs Statue in Cold Cast Bronze: Much beloved and celebrated, the God of Pan is widely regarded as a carefree god of nature. He is a god of Shepherds and flocks, and of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music. Indeed the piped musical instrument with which he is so scene depicted has become known simply as "Pan pipes." More commonly though, he is perhaps known for his love of Nymphs and women, and was frequently spoken of as chasing them, as they frequently fled his advances. Fields, groves, and wooded glens are all considered his places, and because of this he is frequently revered as a god of fertility, and the season of spring. Interestingly, he is frequently depicted as a Satyr; a man with goat legs and feet and the upper body of a man. He also possesses the horns and ears of a goat, and is frequently depicted as bearded, with wavy or curly hair in a fashion common to the ancient Greeks. Because of this, many people regard him as the origin of the Horned God and many other such figures of faith, including some Christian imagery. In this delightful statue he is shown in traditional form, with the lower body of a goat and the upper body of a man, struggling at his "play" with two nude nymphs, both of whom are portrayed within the traditional Greek images of feminine beauty. Tugging at his arms and, the Nymphs seem to laugh and play as Pan digs in his hoofed feet, struggling to keep from going where they tug with a wild expression of dismay upon his face. Indeed it seems one of Pan`s tricks has turned back upon him here, creating another legend of the playful antics of the lively Greek God. The whole merry scene has been immortalized in cold cast resin, and hand painted so as to appear to be crafted of bronze. Heavy-weight and classically styled, it is the perfect piece for your altar, desk, bookshelf or where ever else in your home you might want to celebrate this beloved nature God. $72.95

Persephone: Queen of the Underworld. This is an Oberon Zell Piece. Size: 6-1/4" tall $39.00 

 Poseidon in the Storm cold cast bronze statue: The Greek god of the sea and earthquakes, two powerful and unpredictable forces of nature, Poseidon is a deity often noted with a mixture of trepidation and awe. Indeed, he was often regarded as the protector of many Greek cities, whose economy and well being frequently depended upon the bounty and trade that the sea could provide. Those who would travel the sea would sometimes even drown horses in sacrifice to Poseidon, seeking his favor. He is spoken of in many legends, and reputedly fathered many of the Greek heroes spoken of in legend, and is a prominent figure in Homer`s tales, aiding the Greeks during the Iliad, actively seeking to aid them in their battles against the Trojans, while in the Odyssey, he turns his hatred upon Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus and prevents Odysseus from reaching his home of Ithaca for many years. Here we find this bold and mythic god posed in a form at one with the sea. With turbulent waves crashing about him, he is shown to have the lower body of a fish, and the upper body of a muscular man. His bearded face is contorted in anger, with his trident poised back to strike in wrath and cause the earthquakes and crashing waves for which he was feared. With the removable trident in place the statue stands approximately 12 1/2" tall and 6" wide, making a formidable addition to any altar or eye-catching ornament for desks and book shelves. The majestic god is crafted of cold-cast resin and hand painted, so as to create a heavy-weight sculpture that appears to be crafted of bronze.  $62.95

 Psyche Plaque: Spirit Goddess; This is an Oberon Zell piece. 6 in. $39.00  IN STOCK

 Vesta wtih Pales: Vesta turns Housework, or any Chore, into Worship: Vesta, Roman Goddess of Household Harmony (whose Greek name Hestia means "hearth"), is accompanied by the donkey-god Pales, a symbol of creative labor and fertility throughout the ancient world. The serpent represents Vesta's generative function, while her scepter and headdress signify her rank. Harmony will reign in your hearth and home as you meditate on this image. [Berlin Staatliche Museum, 2nd cent. CE] Brown/gray Gypsumstone statue 7X8" $34.00