{"product_id":"ishtar-inanna-statue-mesopotamian-goddess","title":"Ishtar Inanna Statue – Mesopotamian Goddess of Love and War","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-carved Ishtar statue brings the Mesopotamian Queen of Heaven to life in ecological ash wood — a commanding altar piece depicting Inanna in her dual role as goddess of love and goddess of war. She stands beneath her eight-pointed star, flanked by twin torches, with her sacred lion at her side and a spear in her hand. Carved with a varnish finish, the \"Ishtar\" inscription is carved into the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach statue is individually hand-carved — no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Ecological ash wood\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Varnish\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 8.1 inch \/ 20.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 4.9 inch \/ 12.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 1.5 inch \/ 4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIshtar \/ Inanna in Mesopotamian Mythology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen of Heaven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishtar (Inanna in Sumerian) is one of the oldest and most powerful deities of the ancient world — goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and war.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Her sacred animal, symbolising divine bravery, sovereignty, and untamed power.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents her role as protector and leader in battle — she is both nurturer and destroyer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eight-Pointed Star:\u003c\/strong\u003e Her celestial symbol, linked to the planet Venus as both the Morning and Evening Star.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescent to the Underworld:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the oldest mythological narratives — Ishtar’s journey through the seven gates of the underworld and her return symbolises death, rebirth, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumerian, Babylonian, and Mesopotamian altars\u003cbr\u003e\nCollectors of ancient Near Eastern mythology and art\u003cbr\u003e\nHome or office decor with a powerful feminine energy\u003cbr\u003e\nA meaningful gift for history enthusiasts and spiritual practitioners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Global Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship from Spain (EU), our USA fulfillment studio, and our Workshop in Ukraine. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eView full shipping information →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe gladly accept returns within 30 days of delivery. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/returns-exchanges\"\u003eDetailed return information here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ArtCarving Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a rich story behind our brand. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/about\"\u003eSee About Art Carving →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA striking centrepiece for any altar or sacred space — this Ishtar statue is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood with a varnish finish. Explore our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mesopotamian-sumerian-god-statues\"\u003eMesopotamian \u0026amp; Sumerian statues collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"brown","offer_id":51133352214712,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/IMG_8210_ec90ec5f-8365-4f2e-94df-c47a36a2a7b6.jpg?v=1747656228","url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/products\/ishtar-inanna-statue-mesopotamian-goddess","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}