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Magic Wand Depicting a Procession of Deities
Description
<p>The curve of this wand follows that of the hippopotamus tusk from which it was made but its flat form is reminiscent of the curved throwing sticks used to catch fowl. Powerful protective deities, such as Taweret and Bes, are depicted together with protective uraeus serpents and other mythical creatures. Many of the figures brandish knives to dispel evil spirits.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/71.510' rel='external'>Magic Wand Depicting a Procession of Deities</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Connections
Deities
Taweret
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 71.510 tier-2
- Walters-id 9620 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Walters Art Museum (Egyptian).
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