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The Idol of Pomos

The Idol of Pomos is a prehistoric sculpture from the Cypriot village of Pomos. The sculpture is on display in the Cyprus Archeological Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia).

The sculpture represents a woman with her arms spread and was probably used as a fertility symbol. Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck, just as this idol wears (a small copy of) itself. In 2008 when Cyprus adopted the Euro, this Idol was chosen to be displayed on the Cypriot euro coins of 1 and 2 euro.