Venus Antiqua: Willendorf — Necklace

Venus Antiqua: Willendorf is a contemporary sculptural interpretation of one of the most significant Paleolithic female figurines.

The original Venus of Willendorf, dated to approximately 25,000 BCE, belongs to the earliest known representations of the human body. Its form is reduced, deliberate, and timeless — focused on presence rather than narrative or ornament.

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 silhouette, geometry, 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 ancient shape to exist in a modern context without losing its weight or clarity.

Each piece is handcrafted with careful attention to proportion, surface, and balance, preserving the recognisable outline 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 important prehistoric artifacts ever discovered, this necklace preserves the essential silhouette of the original figure while allowing it to function within a contemporary visual language.

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