By Nebu jewelry by Youmna Elsabry
Located in Plano, TX
-Available
-22K Gold.
-W: Almost 1.5cm
-H: Almost 2cm
-Stamped with the Nebu logo
-Sold as a pendant only
Inspired by the Fayoum Mummies
This unique piece draws inspiration from the Fayoum Mummies, a fascinating collection of ancient Egyptian mummies discovered in the Fayoum region of Egypt. These mummies were prepared and buried using a distinct method known as the "Fayoum portrait" technique, which involved painting lifelike portraits on wooden panels that were then attached to the mummy wrappings. These portraits, placed over the face of the mummy, created highly personalized and naturalistic representations of the individuals.
The Fayoum mummy portraits are celebrated as remarkable examples of ancient Egyptian art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces