Egyptian Ushabti Statue Black - Made in Egypt Scarab Beads Defender of the home and

Defender of the home and family protected the innocent

5 inches across and

This statue depicts the likeness of the Egyptian winged scarab

as a symbol of life itself

and Soknopais) was the ancient god of crocodiles

Egyptian Ushabti Statue Black - Made in Egypt Scarab Beads Defender of the home andUshabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased, should they be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife. They were usually written on by the use of hieroglyphs typically found on the legs. They carried inscriptions asserting their readiness to answer the gods' summons to work. Sustainably crafted in Luxor, Egypt by skilled multi generational artisans. Size: 2. 25 inches by 2