Sheela na gig by John Reynolds LRPS

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15-JUN-2014	John Reynolds

Sheela na gig

Kilpeck, Herefordshire

One of the many medieval carvings along the roofline of Kilpeck. The Sheela Na Gig is a stone carving of a woman holding open her vagina. Such carvings are found in medieval churches all over Europe. There are various theories for the role of the Sheela Na Gig statues - see the wikpedia article for an overview.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheela_na_gig

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Mairéad		24-Jun-2014 20:05
We have them in Ireland too - didn't know they were found elsewhere in Europe. This is certainly a fine example. V

Chris Morton		24-Jun-2014 19:43
the drainpipe keeps the eroticism in check and reminds one of the joke…oh never mind. But is he winking?

Walter Otto Koenig		22-Jun-2014 16:54
Very interesting depiction with these proportions and pose. Thank you for the information.

John R. Powell		22-Jun-2014 16:30
I learn somthing every day... thanks for the info John!

Tom LeRoy		22-Jun-2014 08:25
Amazing and fascinating ! Glad you put this one in. V

Helen Betts		22-Jun-2014 08:17
Fascinating information and an excellent capture. I had never even heard of these before. V.

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