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Wig
Date
ca. 1040–992 B.C.
Medium
Hair (probably human), beeswax
Dimensions
L. of longest braid: 25 cm (9 13/16 in)
Department
Egyptian Art
Gallery
126
Location
126
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1930

Description

Overview Wig Third Intermediate Period ca. 1040–992 B.C. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 126 This wig was found lying behind the head of Nauny's mummy in her inner coffin. It is made of braids of human hair fastened at the top with a cord. The braids were treated with beeswax and a layer of animal fat covers the entire wig.