Stag God - Pewter

Stag of the Seven Tines.

Like Bull Gods, the Stag God has symbolized fertility and abundance since Neolithic times. This famous image comes from Anatolian goddess culture.

Since antler tines are fast-growing, they are a metaphor for for plant fertility as well. This is one of the first sacred images that was cast in iron.

[Alaca Hoyuk site, central Turkey, c. 5500 BCE.]

7 1/4" pewter statue with resin base. #SG