Nefertiti
18th Dynasty
Berlin Museum
This painted limestone bust of the beautiful Queen Nefertiti (whose name means “The most radiant one has arrived”) was found in the workshop of the master sculptor Djhutmose in el-Amarna where it was utilized as an instructional model, hence its unfinished eye. One of the great sculptural masterpieces of all time, it was left behind when the city was evacuated. The regal Nefertiti was the Great Royal Wife and first cousin to the heretic pharaoh Akhenaton. The 3
rd
of their 6 daughters was Ankhesenamun, the half-sister and Great Royal Wife of Tutankhamun. As Akhenaton’s co-regent, Nefertiti succeeded him briefly, apparently ruling under the royal nomen of Smenkhare. The enigmatic emergence of this name has suggested to some Egyptologist that Nefertiti fell from favor or left and was replaced as the royal consort at el-Amarna.
To learn more about this fascinating woman watch the video below. To learn more about makeup in ancient Egypt see below the video link.
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See above and read below to learn about makeup in Ancient Egypt
Bronze Hand Mirror
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A luxury of the wealthier house, mirrors of polished metal appeared in Egypt during the Old Kingdom around 2500 B.C. The possession of a mirror, usually made of bronze or copper, once distinguished the upper classes from the lower ones. As early as 2100 B.C. it was written:
She who had to gaze at her face in water is now the owner of a mirror.
This graceful 19
th
Dynasty bronze casting dates back to the reign of Seti I, father of Ramesses the Great, around 1300 B.C.
Monkey Kohl Pot
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The simian design of this small cosmetic vase made of green faience (a fired, glasslike paste of ground quartz) was very fashionable in ancient times among the wealthier Egyptians. This charming vial was used as a container for
kohl
, a black eye shadow consisting of a powder of ground malachite (hydrated cooper carbonate) or galena (lead sulphide). Moistened with water prior to its application,
kohl
was originally worn on the eyes to diminish the glare of the harsh desert sun and not as cosmetic adornment.
Golden Cosmetic Spoon
. The inclusion in tombs of toiletries for use in the hereafter was a traditional practice. A fascination for cosmetics, stemming from Egyptian medicine and magic, included remedies for dry skin, aging, baldness, blemishes, and wrinkles as well as deodorants and cleansing creams. Combs, tweezers,
kohl
pots, and palettes for grinding cosmetics stand as a testament to the ancient Egyptians’ fondness for beauty aids. This gilded wooden ointment spoon was fashioned in the graceful form of a bathing maiden, a classic motif for cosmetic containers in 18
th
Dynasty Egypt.
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Upcoming Events
Friday, February 14, 2020
MoAW to host 18th Annual World Sound Healing Day Concert 6 - 7 pm
This is the first of a Second Friday concert series MoAW is begining. Check back for information on future concerts.
Julian Forest will bring Sound Healing Day to the Museum of Ancient Wonders on February 14, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with his vibrant and astounding music. Staged in the museum’s Egyptian gallery, he will perform a one-hour concert devoted to Sound Healing Day, a global harmonization, planetary peace, and healing event.
Julian is an eclectic musician, classically trained with an innovative talent for creating improvised musical landscapes from a standard electric guitar. Played in revolutionary ways, Julian’s guitar produces sound frequencies that provide a exhilarating meditative experience.
You are invited to bring a pillow or folding chair to sit and listen to sounds of this remarkable musician surrounded by artifacts that evoke the ancient world of civilization and prehistoric life in this one-time-only event.
A $20.00 donation is suggested, and no one will be turned away. All proceeds gathered are for the benefit of the Museum of Ancient Wonders, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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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;
Igbira Tribal Mask, Nigeria
Learn about this mask and this tribe. What magic does it hold and what does it bring to the village? Find out next week, always something new to learn at MoAW!
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