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Statue of Busty Woman May Be World's Oldest

Sexualized carving done 35K years ago: German scientists

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(Newser) – German scientists have unearthed what may be the world’s oldest statue, a 35,000-year-old ivory carving of a busty woman. The 2.4 inch sculpture with extra-large breasts and an enlarged vulva was found in the same cave as a penis-shaped stone discovered in 2005, and may be an artistic impression of fertility, Bild reports. Venus, as she’s being dubbed, will be on display in Germany.

Venus, found in 2008 in a cave in Schelklingen, southern Germany, is allegedly the world's oldest reproduction of a human.
Venus, found in 2008 in a cave in Schelklingen, southern Germany, is allegedly the world's oldest reproduction of a human.   (AP Photo)
This blown-up photo of a carved ivory female figurine shows the statue's busty figure.
This blown-up photo of a carved ivory female figurine shows the statue's busty figure.   (AP Photo)
German professor Nicholas Conard gestures during a press conference to show Venus' size.
German professor Nicholas Conard gestures during a press conference to show Venus' size.   (AP Photo)
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anchower
May 13, 09 4:20 PM CDT
Looks more like a dressed chicken with a giant bra on. Reply
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Rob
May 13, 09 5:12 PM CDT
How sexist! This object is offensive and should be destroyed. Reply
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Robert_Dada
May 13, 09 5:29 PM CDT
That's what John Ashcroft would say.
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May 14, 09 9:57 AM CDT
You have got to be kidding me . . .
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Reader68188988
May 13, 09 9:18 PM CDT
I'll bet this is the first porn. Feel a little frisky, reach into the lionskin and pull out porn-in-a-pocket! Ole slappy feels immediate relief! Reply
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