The Idol Of Pomos

The cruciform figurine that Premier DMC uses in its imagery is a characteristic example of prehistoric art in Cyprus, representing the island’s antiquity, culture and civilization.

The figurine after a steatite idol from the Chalcolithic period 3000 – 2500 BC was found in Pafos district:

This is a statue of the “Idol of Pomos”, a cross-shaped idol, dating back to the Cypriot Chalcolithic period (3000 -2500 B.C.) which was found in Pomos, a village in the district of Pafos, hence its name.

The sculpture represents a woman with her arms spread. The outstretched form of the arms of the "Idol of Pomos" are believed to refer to its function as a fertility symbol. Large numbers of this kind of sculptures were found in Cyprus. The size of similar statues or idols could vary enormously: from a few centimeters to statues of 1.5 m. Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck or worn as charms.

In 2008 Cyprus adopted the euro. The Idol, as a good example of Cypriot prehistoric art, was chosen to be displayed on the Cypriot euro coins of 1 and 2 euro.

Nowadays the statue can be seen on display in the Cyprus Archeological Museum in Nicosia.