key term - Standing Male Worshipper (votive figure)

Definition

The Standing Male Worshipper is a small-scale statue from ancient Sumeria created around 2900-2600 BCE. These statues were made to represent individuals who offered prayers and worship on behalf of others to gods or goddesses.

Related terms

Votive Offering: Objects dedicated to deities as acts of devotion or gratitude. They were often left at religious sites or placed inside temples.

Sumeria: An ancient civilization that existed in southern Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) from around 4500 BCE until it was conquered by Babylonians.

Statue: A three-dimensional artwork representing a person, animal, or object. Statues can be made from various materials such as stone, metal, or clay.