A BOEOTIAN TERRACOTTA 'PAPADES' IDOL. 7th-6th century BCE. H. 16 cm. Provenance Swiss private collection of Baron O.C.V.L (1937-2022) Plank idol with a flat body, merging at the bottom to an oval foot ring and on top to a cylindrical neck. The bird-like face with a beak-shaped nose and black painted eyes. The head surmounted by a cupped polos at the back of the head identifying her as a goddess. On the forehead a large, inwardly rolled volute, suggesting a quiff. The short arms are protruding on the sides, slightly bent forward and tapering. The necklace and the dress, with geometric and 4 pointed rosace. Figurines like the current one are believed to represent goddesses, possibly Demeter or Hera. Their distinctive headdress has led to them being referred to as "Papades."