Wig

Unknown

ca. 1040–992 B.C. · Hair (probably human), beeswax · Egyptian Art

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1040–992 B.C.

Medium

Hair (probably human), beeswax

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1930