An Etruscan Terracotta Votive Head of A Goddess, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE Sculpture - Metal They acquired their name because

They acquired their name because they resemble iguanas and feature in Aboriginal paintings from many locations

the bearded warrior is fully armed - wearing a large crested helmet

This example is hand carved from lapis lazuli

the facial planes are crisply carved

An Etruscan Terracotta Votive Head of A Goddess, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE Sculpture - Metal They acquired their name becauseThis lovely bust, of natural buff terracotta, is an excellent example of the awakening sophistication of Italic artists, who, over the following two centuries, fused native traditions with imported ones and gave birth to the multifaceted art of Late Republican Rome. Sculpted lifesize, the head of a goddess is characterized by well detailed features, her face with large, almond shaped eyes, the full rounded lips with a slight archaic smile, she is