MAENADS BACCHANTS BACCHIC SCULPTURE RELIEF FRIEZE 47" Start Price USD 279.00 Current Price USD 279.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 31, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 Location Garfield, New Jersey See more about 'MAENADS BACCHANTS BACCHIC SCULPTURE RELIEF FRIEZE 47"' Description MAENADS BACCHANTS BACHIC SCULPTURE RELIEF FRIEZE 47" LONG In Greek mythology, Maenads (Greek: Μαινάδες) were the inspired and frenzied female worshippers of Dionysus, the Greek god of mystery, wine, and intoxication, the Roman god Bacchus. Their name literally translates as "raving ones". They were known as wild, insane women who could not be reasoned with. The mysteries of Dionysus inspired the women to ecstatic frenzy; they indulged in copious amounts of violence, bloodletting, sexual activity, self-intoxication, and mutilation. They were usually pictured as crowned with vine leaves, clothed in fawnskins and carrying the thyrsus, and dancing with wild abandon. The Maenads are the most significant members of the Thiasus, the retinue of Dionysus.  In Macedon, according to Plutarch's Life of Alexander, they were called Mimallones and Klodones. In Greece they were described as Bacchae, Bassarides, Thyiades, Potniades and other epithets. Item No. F042Dimensions: 47.5" x 2.5" x 21 (121cm x 6cm x 53cm) (GET IT TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER MATCHING BACCHANTS FRIEZE WE CARRY)   Finish as shown: antique stone   Made after museum original from strong high resistant Fiberstone/ Fiberglass and coated with stain finish. We carry many ancient Greek/Hellenistic/Roman busts, sculptures, and plaques - visit our "Greek & Roman" listings! This sculpture can be displayed both indoor and outdoor in your garden year round. Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product. Fiberstone is a mixture of sand and stones cast into the surface using terrazzo-like techniques. The surface is then sandblasted and chemically treated, and then hand painted with an antique acid stain to give the appearance of aged stone.  Since it is reinforced with a fiberglass backing, it remains less fragile and lighter alternative to concrete and cast stone.  By mastering the art of casting our products in fiberglass we manage to retain all the detail or the original with the added benefits of less weight, greater strength, and product suitability for both indoor and outdoor use. The advantages of fiberstone and fiberglass when compared to concrete, cast stone, and cement are that they are about half the weight, are far less fragile, and much more resistant.  This is a made to order item - please allow 3-6 weeks for manufacturing and shipping. We will, of course, contact you as soon as your item is complete and shipped.  Please see our feedback, we have almost 100% satisfaction among our customers around the world. The displayed shipping cost applies for our customers within USA, however, we do ship around the world. If you live outside USA, let us know your address and we will calculate an accurate shipping cost to your country. Please visit our FAQ for additional information. Check out my other items!   Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Place a Bid!