Venus Antiqua: Dolní Věstonice — Necklace

Venus Antiqua: Dolní Věstonice is a contemporary sculptural interpretation of the earliest known ceramic female figurine.

The original Venus of Dolní Věstonice, created over 26,000 years ago, represents the beginning of fired clay as a material for figurative expression. Formed from earth and fire, it stands at the threshold of ceramic technology and symbolic sculpture.

This necklace is conceived as a small sculptural object worn close to the body.
It is not a replica of the archaeological artifact, but an original form inspired by its proportions, surface, and material presence, translated into a contemporary wearable scale.

The object is intentionally restrained.
Its quiet form follows the body rather than dominating it, allowing the prehistoric shape to exist in the present without loss of weight or clarity.

Each piece is handcrafted with careful attention to proportion, surface, and balance, preserving the recognisable silhouette while refining it for everyday wear.

Materials & Variations

The necklace is available in the following material versions:

• Gold tone / Silver tone — jewelry bronze pendant on a surgical steel chain

• Copper — pendant made entirely of copper on a copper chain

Soft metallic surfaces subtly reflect light, emphasizing the sculptural and timeless character of the form.

Details

• Chain length (surgical steel): 42 cm + 6 cm extension

• Chain length (copper): 44 cm (no extension)

• Materials: surgical steel, jewelry bronze, 100% copper

• Technique: handcrafted

Collection

This necklace is part of the Venus Antiqua collection — a series of contemporary interpretations of Paleolithic female figurines, conceived as sculptural objects worn on the body.

About the Object

Inspired by one of the most significant prehistoric artifacts, this necklace preserves the essential form of the original figurine while allowing it to function within a contemporary visual language.

It is intended for those who value form, material presence, and history over ornamentation.