Anubis Head

Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god of mummification, embalming, and the afterlife. Typically depicted as a jackal-headed man or a pure black canine, he was believed to protect the dead, guide souls to the underworld, and weigh their hearts against the feather of truth.

Type: Pharaoh

Period: 2613–2181 BCE

Origin: Egypt

Pharaonic collections emphasize kingship, ritual practice, and funerary beliefs across multiple dynasties.

Pharaonic objects preserve key evidence for royal ideology, funerary theology, and temple-centered ritual systems. Their inscriptions and iconography remain primary sources for reconstructing ancient Egyptian governance and belief.