Headless Female Herm

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Humans depict herms as sculptures, often featuring a head and torso above a plain, square base. When portraying men, they typically carve male genitalia at an appropriate height. This particular herm stands out for its lack of a head, instead focusing attention on the torso. It's unclear whether this omission is due to damage or artistic design. Herms are named after Hermes, whose head was commonly used in Greek sculptures. However, some believe they're actually derived from the Greek word for "blocks of stone," which had no connection to Hermes whatsoever. This style of sculpture originated in ancient Greece and was later adopted by the Romans. A revival occurred during the Renaissance period.