Baubo Figure

Description

The Eleusian Mysteries say that Demeter was the ancient Goddess of Fertility, responsible for all the growth of the land. When her daughter Persephone was stolen away to Hell by Hades, God of the Underworld, she became so distraught that the world turned cold and dark, and nothing would grow. In vain did the people try to cheer her up, but nothing worked, and it looked like everything would die. Finally, however, old Baubo showed up, who suddenly flipped up her skirt and showed Demeter her most private parts. Demeter burst into laughter, and the world was saved.

“Baubo” means “belly”, and these figurines, once popular all over the Greek world, show her head as belly, with the vulva at the bottom of it all. May the spirit of Baubo fill you, and remind you not to take even the darkest hours too seriously!

Designed by myself based on ancient Greek models. Cast in reinforced plaster 15cm (6″) high