Description:

Egypt, Coptic culture, 1st to 8th century CE. A hand-carved ungulate or bovine bone idol of an abstract standing figure for use as a pendant and talisman. The bone tapers to slender, fused legs, incised linear waist, and arms to the sides. The head has a stylized and slightly zoomorphic appearance, circular owlish eyes, slender nose, and linear mouth and cleft chin. The forehead has a pierced suspension hole and tab like ears or cap protrude from the corners. The staring concentric circle eyes probably offered protection against the "evil eye." Size: 3.75" L x 0.75" W (9.5 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-John B. Kendrick II collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1965 to 1990; John B. Kendrick II was that son of John B. Kendrick, Wyoming governor and US senator

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#172405

  • Condition: Repaired, head reattached, break line is nearly indiscernible. Natural bone ossification and pitting, chip to tip of legs and tip of right ear. Light mineral encrustations, striations, and overall sharp details.

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