History, Art, Culture, Feminism

The Mysterious Genital Sculptures That Adorn Britain’s Churches

And their feminist interpretation

Sheela Na Gig idols usually found on the exteriors and interiors of churches in 11th and 12th century Ireland, England and France

Hidden in plain sight, across the churches of Ireland, Britain and even France and Spain the sculptures of Sheela Na Gigs squat. Pulling back their vulva Sheela unapologetic sexual display has sparked intrigue, shame and…