Develop your observation skills with a guided slow looking session.

Slow down and take your time noticing to notice the details of an ancient votive statue from Cyprus (NM2011.8). 

Don't let its simple appearance deceive you, for this artefact has much to reveal about the daily life and religious activities of archaic women. Beginning with a talk on the high tech that is votive statues and their temple context, you will follow with a deep study of the small statuette. 

The object itself was imbued by its owner with a spiritual trust. Votives acted as proxies and a materialisation of an ancient person's most personal desires and wishes. How such ancient objects were used and the power bestowed upon can be considered through intimate reflection with the statues themselves. 

Join us for a slow look at this small piece of ancient Cyprus.