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Lot 39

Egyptian Pharaoh & Goddess Carved Bone Figures

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Estimate
$150–$250
Starting bid
$45
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About this lot

Country of Origin: Egypt

Period: Mid 20th-century

Manufacturer: Unknown

Medium: Carved Bone

Dimensions: Approx. 2 x 7 in. each

Condition: Minor surface wear and age related discoloration. 

Additional Information: This pair of vintage hand-carved Egyptian Revival souvenir figurines from Cairo, Egypt depicts a traditional pharaoh and goddess figure, each mounted on a dark composite, petrified wood, or horn-style base. The goddess figure features a distinctive horned sun-disk crown associated with Egyptian deities such as Hathor or Isis, while the male figure represents a pharaoh wearing a traditional nemes headdress and royal kilt. The figures are typically crafted from bovine or camel bone are richly decorated with intricate hand-carved details throughout the facial features, clothing, headdresses, and symbolic elements, characteristic of mid-20th-century Egyptian tourist and market art.

Lot details

Lot
39
Category
Display Objects › Sculptures › Statues › Carvings
Estimate
$150–$250
Starting bid
$45
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0
Bidding closes
Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
Starting bid $45
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