Descend into the ancient world of Sumer with this hand-carved wooden statue of Ereshkigal — Great Queen of the Underworld, ruler of Kur, and one of the most powerful goddesses in Mesopotamian mythology. She stands winged and crowned, two owls perched on her raised arms, twin lions at her feet, with her name carved into the base. Crafted from ecological ash wood with a varnish finish, hand-carved in Ukraine.
Each piece is individually hand-carved — no two are identical.
Details
Material: Ecological ash wood
Finish: Varnish
Height: 8.0 inch / 20.5 cm
Width: 5.3 inch / 13.5 cm
Depth: 1.5 inch / 4.0 cm
Easy to clean with a dry cloth
Ereshkigal in Mesopotamian Mythology
Great Queen: Her name translates to “Great Queen” — she rules Kur (Irkalla), the Sumerian underworld, with absolute authority.
Sister of Ishtar: As the counterpart to Inanna/Ishtar, goddess of life and love, Ereshkigal embodies the essential duality of death and transformation in Mesopotamian belief.
Owls & Lions: Depicted with owls (wisdom, hidden knowledge) and lions (strength, dominion) — her sacred animals and symbols of her power.
Realm of Transformation: Her domain is not destruction but transition — souls passing through Kur undergo essential change, making her a guardian of rebirth.
Ancient Traditions: Revered across Assyrian, Akkadian, and Sumerian cultures as one of the oldest and most formidable deities in the ancient Near East.
Ideal For
Collectors of Mesopotamian and Sumerian mythology art
Altar pieces for underworld, shadow work, or ancestral rituals
Unique gifts for enthusiasts of ancient Near Eastern history and spirituality
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