|
CERNUNN0S
| From the New Larousse encyclopedia of mythology: |
 |
 |
 |
|
Gunderstrup bowl |
Cernunnos |
enlargement |
| |
| Not much is known about the Celtic deities because they had
no written language so it is only what others, mainly Romans, have written about
them. These records suggest wooden figures may have been used for representation
of deities. They may have been reluctant to portray deities. Cernunnos, the
horned God, is an exception. This panel derives from the Gunderstrup bowl.
Squatting in a pose known from south Gaulish sculptures, he is pictured holding
a torc in his right hand and grasping a ram-headed serpent in his left. He wears
breeches and a tunic and a Torc around his neck. His horns are identical to
those of a deer standing nearby. Perhaps the ritual significance here is
connected in some way with the cycle of fertility symbolised by the shedding of
antlers. What ever the significance of this deity, his cult was widespread in
time. |
| |
|
|
|
Rimu panel, 750x400x20, price $ 350. |
The next lot of pages are applications of carving as part
of furniture or architraves or door jambs etc. Click the third entry for this.
These panels are also available as photographic prints with sepia toning. For
more information click the first entry.
|
