EARTH MOTHER -The Goddess Collection - THE VENUS OF WILLENDORF This pendant is based on an ancient statue found in Germany and made more than 25,000 years ago. It is the oldest religious image in the western world. The Venus of Willendorf is a mother-goddess. She symbolizes the nurturing and support that motherhood creates. She is fat, showing her abundant life-energy. To many, she is the symbol of life itself, and the creative side of womanhood. Pendants come on Legend Cards with a 33-inch-long black cord. Fine Lead-Free Pewter. Packaged on Recycled paper cards.