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Middle Eastern
Ceremonial Artifacts
African
World Cultures ➔ Votive Statuette, Faience
Identifier:
30833Description:
Human statuette made of faience, arms outstretched and hands placed on tops of legs.Throughout their history, ancient Egyptians typically left votive offerings, or gifts, for their gods. The goddess Hathor dominated the areas of domesticity, music, and love. Her followers might leave her fertility figurines, musical instruments, amulets, or jewelry. After the Late Period (664-332 B.C.E.), bronze votive offerings became more common. The divine family of Isis, Osiris, and Horus is well represented in this collection.
Note 53: "Purchased from Dr. John Kost of Adrian, who secured them from H. J. Heinz upon his return from Egypt in 1894."