Last week, we asked our readers to pick this week's Spotlight artifact. Sunny H, MoAW's newest celebrity supporter suggested
Anubis.
So much to learn, such a fascinating creature.
Read below, watch the video and learn.
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The Anubis Shrine
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Lord of the west and protector of “secret things,” this majestic guardian of the royal necropolis was found at the entrance to the Treasury of Tutankhamun’s tomb, mounted on a carry sledge. Recumbent on a gilt pylon richly decorated with a motif of hieroglyphic symbols associated with Isis and Osiris, the shrine contained the pharaoh’s ritual embalming equipment. The image of Anubis was carved from wood and varnished with black resin, the ears and collar detailed in gold leaf, and the nails of solid silver. The eyes, made of alabaster and obsidian, were inlaid in gold fittings. The jackal god of the netherworld (known as “He Who Belongs to the Mummy Wrappings”), Anubis was evocative of the wild scavenging dogs that roamed the burial grounds of the Theban desert at night. According to legend Anubis was conceived when Osiris and his sister Nephthys (who was married to their jealous, vengeful brother Seth) accidentally mistook each other for their spouses in the dark. As the son of Osiris, Anubis presided over the rites of mummification and escorted the dead to their final judgment.
Below is a video,
The Treasury - View into the Treasure Chamber.
The video shows Tut's burial chamber as Howard Carter found it, with Anubis on guard ready to escort Tut to his final judgement.
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Each Friday we highlight a different artifact or fossil from MoAW's collection. With over 250 currently on display, with rotating exhibits and future acquisitions, we won't run out of pieces to spotlight anytime soon.
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Next Week: It's your turn.
Do you have a favorite piece at MoAW you would like to see highlighted in our weekly email? You can visit www.moaw.org, chose the collections tab, visit the catalogs and state your choice on the link below.
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The Latest MoAW
In the News
It seems the only thing in the news each day has to do with COVID-19. We need happy news, something to make us smile. While we are all going through this lock down together,
MoAW
, each week, in addition to letting you know what is happening with us, will include a video to make you chuckle. Sandra C., a friend of
MoAW,
and major world traveler, commented that she is looking forward to being able to travel again. This week's fun video takes us to
Venice Italy
to inspire thoughts about where to go and what to see when we can travel again.
Oh the places we'll go.
Click below to watch.
The latest MoAW in the news is in Forbes.com, 2020 Palm Springs Travel Guide, written by celebrity journalist David Hochman.
Click below to read is entire article
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Thank You to Our Supporters For Keeping In-Touch
The Pause is not an easy time for the staff of MoAW; not knowing when we will be able to resume, but knowing we will, planning exhibits and events but not knowing when they will happen, but knowing they will. We are greatly encouraged when we hear from you.
This past week, one of our members, Doug M., added MoAW to Wells Fargo's list of non-profit beneficiaries. From now on, Wells Fargo will match every contribution to MoAW made by their employees. Another member signed over his $1,200 stimulus payment to help us during "the pause." It seems everyday something encouraging happens. Many thanks to all our new members and those who have generously contributed to MoAW's well being.
Thank you
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Save the Date!
We don't know the date yet, but as soon as we do, you will want to save it. After "The Pause" we will be having a special evening for our members with wonderful exhibits, wonderful drink, wonderful food, wonderful music, wonderful previews of future exhibits, for our wonderful members. If your a member look for more information and save that date. If your not a member, please join, and be with us on that wonderful night.
Join now and get two additional months added to your 12 month membership which will start on the day we reopen.
Become a member, go ahead and make our day, it will make your day also.
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