Cartonnage Mummy Mask of a Woman

This mummy mask of a woman dates from the 11th Dynasty, around 2000 B.C. The woman is adorned in a usekh collar, headband with exposed breasts. Her eyes and brows are lined with blue. She wears a heavy wig of black hair and her skin is painted yellow.

Most notably about this mummy mask are the breasts of the woman exposed on display. This could be an association with the female sky goddess Nut, rather than just a fashion choice.

Summary:

Cartonnage mummy mask of a woman
Middle Kingdom, 11th Dynasty, c. 2000 B.C.
Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig. Inv. BSAe 1239