Mummy Mask of Senbi
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Curationist Object DescriptionThe mummy mask of Senbi wears a wig, eyeliner, and a false beard, or postiche. Plush wigs and kohl eyeliner were frequently worn by Egyptian elites and the postiche was no different. Royalty wore postiches to signify their divinity.
Tombs containing the bodies and riches of three men, all named Senbi, were excavated in Meir, Egypt in 1910. Senbi is often likened to a scribe or overseer of priests in the historical record.
Tombs containing the bodies and riches of three men, all named Senbi, were excavated in Meir, Egypt in 1910. Senbi is often likened to a scribe or overseer of priests in the historical record.
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Unknown, Mummy Mask of Senbi, 1980-1801 BCE. Cleveland Museum of Art. False beards, or postiches, were worn by Egyptian royalty to signify their divinity. CC0.
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