Dalí Protection Mother Figurine – Symbol from Birth of the New Human

A Protective Mother from Dalí’s Geopolitical Dream

This Dalí Protection Mother figurine focuses on the quiet, human center of his powerful wartime image. Taken from the painting often called Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New Man, she kneels beside the world-egg while history seems to crack open. Her calm, grounded pose contrasts with the dramatic struggle of the emerging figure. In this small sculpture, Dalí’s large geopolitical vision becomes an intimate scene of protection, fear, and hope.

• Measures 4 in H x 2.25 in W x 1 in D. Weight 3 ounces.
• Material: Hand-painted resin with matte and glossy details.
• Part of the Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection of Dalí replicas. PN SD10-woman.
• Designed to pair with the matching world-egg from the same Geopolitical Child sculpture. SD03

The Mother as Emotional Anchor in Dalí’s Scene

In the original painting, the kneeling woman acts as the emotional anchor. While the new figure bursts from the egg, she remains steady and grounded. A child clings to her side, hiding from the unsettling change ahead. The Dalí Protection Mother figurine captures that quiet strength in a small format. Her posture suggests both worry and resolve as she faces a shifting world. Even without the egg present, her body language tells a story of shelter and care.

Fear, Hope, and the Role of the Protective Mother

This character can be read as the “old world” watching a new order arrive. She protects the child, yet cannot stop the shell from breaking. Her kneeling pose hints at humility, shock, and acceptance all at once. The Dalí Protection Mother figurine brings those feelings into three-dimensional form. Viewers can sense both fear of the unknown and hope that new life might heal past wounds. The figure becomes a symbol of people who protect others while the world changes around them.

Connection to the Geopolitical Child Sculpture and World-Egg

In the full Geopolitical Child sculpture, the woman, child, and egg form a single, intense composition. The egg stands for the world itself, splitting as a new human struggles outward. This figurine highlights the human response to that event. When displayed alone, it works as a poetic symbol of protection and care. When placed beside the egg piece from our larger Geopolitical Child set, the narrative becomes complete. Collectors can choose a quiet single figure or the full dramatic scene.

Dalí’s Surreal Wartime Imagination

Dalí created this imagery during the early 1940s, a period marked by global anxiety. He used surreal symbolism to talk about change, conflict, and rebirth. Instead of painting literal battles, he showed fragile shells, new figures, and watchful witnesses. The Dalí Protection Mother figurine represents one of those witnesses. It shows how ordinary people might react to a world being reshaped. The figure pairs well with titles from our art and history book collection for those interested in wartime art and surrealism.

A Small Figurine with Strong Emotional Presence: Birth of the New Human

Though small in scale, this piece carries strong emotional weight. It suits collectors who prefer subtle, symbolic works rather than bold or flashy designs. The Dalí Mother figurine fits easily on desks, shelves, and bedside tables. It can stand alone as a reminder of care and resilience during uncertain times. For a thoughtful gift, pair it with pieces from our statues collection or with a meaningful item from our museum jewelry collection.

For more reading from the web, we suggest:

• Background on Dalí’s painting Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New Man
• Compare Dali's view of a Mother and Child with more traditional statues from the history of art.