Goddess Mandala with Pentacle and Celtic Motifs
Textile wall hanging, screen-printed or block-printed cotton fabric tapestry • Anonymous contemporary commercial textile designer / New Age artisan
Style & Movement
Contemporary New Age, Neo-Pagan / Wiccan folk art
Medium & Technique
Screen printing and fabric dye on woven cotton textile
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 60 x 60 inches (square format)
Subject Description
A radial mandala composition featuring six silhouetted female figures arranged in a circle around a central pentacle, holding luminous globes. The background incorporates lotus-like petals in shades of pink and purple, turquoise accents, and Celtic symbols including triskelions and interwoven knotwork borders.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall with vibrant colors and intact weave, showing minor handling creases typical of folded fabric wall hangings
Estimated Market Value
30 USD - 75 USD
Auction Estimate
20 USD - 50 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a specialty New Age boutique, metaphysical bookstore, or festival vendor market
Art Historical Significance
Representative of contemporary popular Wiccan and Goddess-spirituality iconography, reflecting late 20th-century alternative religious and countercultural decorative arts
Notable Features
Symmetrical radial design combining pagan symbols such as the pentacle and triskelion with sacred geometry and feminist spirituality motifs
Condition Issues
Minor creasing from folding; potential slight fading of dye pigments if exposed to prolonged direct sunlight
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent UV fading; store rolled rather than folded to avoid crease wear; surface clean gently with a soft brush if necessary