📜 Fragmentary ivory figurine from the Upper Palaeolithic, Gravettian industry. 🔍 One of the earliest known realistic representations of a human face, carved from mammoth ivory, estimated to be around 25,000 years old, and discovered in 1894. # Why Go 🗿 Marvel at a 25,000-year-old human face sculpture 🏛️ Discover prehistoric artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum 📚 Learn about Ice Age life and early human artistry # Why Avoid ⚠️ Original figurine not on permanent public display, only a cast can be seen 🚫 Viewing of original requires reservation # Tips 📍 Located at Musée d'Archéologie Nationale in Saint-Germain-en-Laye 🖼️ Casts are available for public viewing at the museum and La Maison de la Dame à Brassempouy