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Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Wooden Polychrome Ba-Bird Sculpture Statue 22"

About the Item

The Egyptian Ba-Bird sculpture is a wooden statue of a human-headed bird that may have been used in burials during the Ptolemaic and Late Periods. The sculpture is sometimes attached to a coffin or stelae. The Ba-Bird is said to represent the ba-soul, which is part of the Egyptian soul that can leave the tomb and travel between the afterlife and this world. The Ba-Bird is often shown hovering over the deceased's mummy, or entering or leaving the tomb at will. This beautiful example is hand carved from wood with polychrome finish. Circa 20th century. Dimensions: 21.5" x 14.5" x 7.25"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Egyptian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good; Gently Used.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 409941stDibs: LU5343239080192
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