This statue portrays the bust of Anubis, or Anpu, the Egyptian God of Mummification. Anubis is credited with inventing mummification and is the protector of the deceased. He is represented with the head of a jackal or simply as a jackal, who opened the road to other words and presided over embalming ceremonies. After a funeral, Anubis takes the deceased by the hand and introduces them to the presence of the sovereign judges, where the soul of the deceased would be weighed.
Anubis is the Guardian of Offerings brought to the ceremony by the heirs of the deceased, and he also guards the mummy from evil forces in the night. When the body was embalmed, a priest wearing a jackal mask acted as Anubis's representative. He is also the guardian of the Sacred Esoteric Mysteries.
Sustainably crafted in Luxor, Egypt by skilled multi-generational artisans
Size: 14.25in wide x 3in long x 7in tall
Made of a durable high-quality polymer resin
These statues are hand made, hand sanded, and hand painted. No two statues are identical. Some differences may appear between the same statues in coloring or other small physical differences.
Please Note: While all of the crystals in the photo are available for purchase, this listing is for the statue ONLY.
