Mummy Mask of a Man

This mask would have covered the head of the mummy of a an Egyptian man. It is highly decorated with images of protective amulets and gods to aid in the journey towards becoming a glorified spirit in the afterlife. Over the head spread the wings of a vulture while a winged sun disc, symbol of rebirth in the afterlife is on its forehead.

A mummy mask decorated with images of amulets to protect and deities to help and protect the deceased. Some beautiful details, in a pendant the Four Sons of Horus and on both sides a hawk headed god, the one on the left is holding the white-crown of Egypt. While the one on the right is holding the red crown of Egypt in its hands.

Mummy Mask of a Man
Mummy Mask of a Man
Mummy Mask of a Man

Mummy masks of the Ptolemaic and Roman periods often had gilded faces that reflected the association of the deceased with the gods. This mask has been molded over a core, with layers of mud and linen. They were used to protect and idealize the facial features of the deceased.

Roman Period, ca. 30 BC-395 CE. Gilded and painted cartonnage. From Meir. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE28440