The Golden Mask of Tutankhamun :) - This mask is made out of pure gold. - The King is represented wearing the Nemes headdress which is srtriped blue and gold as a sign of association with god Ra (Res body was believed to be made out of gold and his hair out of Lapis Lazuli. - Tutankhamun is represented with a broad collar (wsekh) inlaid with semi-precious stone like Lapis Lazuli ( dark blue) and Carnelian (red), Turquoise (light blue) and on either sides of the broad collar there is a representation of the Falcon God (Horus). - Upon his forehead the cobra goddess Wadjet and the Vulture goddess Nekhbet are beutifully represented executed in solid gold and inlaid with precious and semi-precious stones. - At the back of the Mask the hieroglyphic inscriptions represent spell no 151B of the book of the Dead. This spell identifies each specific part of the face with a certain deity or religious figure in order to guarantee the ultimate protection. wanna to spend your vacation among this valuable collections just contact us on Travel@wedjatours Booking@wedjatours trip@wedjatours
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