that was attached to the plait of a young girl as a charm to prevent drowning
which have a long history on the Caribbean mainland in Mesoamerica
A male molded pottery standing figure with fine facial features
Non-functional and purely ceremonial
Provenance: Private NY collection
An Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Shabti for the Lady Djedkhonsuiwesankh, Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 945 - 713 BCE Architectural that was attached to theThis fine shabti is for the priests daughter, the Lady Djedkhonsuiwesankh. Of bright, blue glazed faience, she is shown mummiform with details in black pigment, wearing a tripartite wig, her crossed arms with clenched hands each holding agricultural tools for work in the afterlife, a vertical column of text at the front reads: "The Osiris, Djed khonsu iwes ankh, true of voice". Medium: Faience Dimensions: Height: 10. 5 cm (4. 13 inches) Condition: