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Calle El Palmeral 4
(El Palmeral de Dulce)

Ídolo de Tara

The Idol of Tara

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Description

Enlarged copy of a small terracotta figure (26 cm/10 inch high) allegedly found in the pre-Hispanic village of Tara in Telde, Gran Canaria. It is identified with the fertility cult of the ancient inhabitants of the island of Gran Canaria.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Ídolo de Tara.

Location (N 29°8'43" - W 13°30'0") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: esca448; Photograph: 19 April 2018
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