The god of the dead as sculpture and decor
Anubis ranks among the best-known deities of ancient Egypt. As guardian of the dead, god of mummification and watcher over the Judgement of the Dead, he is depicted with the head of a jackal – black, the colour of renewal and the afterlife in ancient Egypt. At the Judgement of the Dead, he weighed the heart of the deceased against the feather of Ma'at and accompanied the soul into the afterlife.
Stylistic worlds: black, bronzed, coloured
The range shows Anubis in various poses and executions: standing with staff or sceptre, seated on a throne, as a warrior with khopesh swords or kneeling. Colour-wise the selection runs from classic black-and-gold through bronzed to finely detailed hand-painted finishes. Rounding out the range come wall reliefs, incense and tealight holders alongside Egyptian Trinket Boxes. Further Egyptian god figurines are available under Egyptian Figurines.
Frequently asked questions about Anubis figurines
Who is Anubis within Egyptian mythology?
Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god of funerary rites, mummification and the Judgement of the Dead. He is depicted with the head of a jackal and was regarded as protector of the dead on their way into the afterlife. At the Judgement of the Dead, he oversaw the weighing of the heart against the feather of Ma'at.
Why is Anubis depicted in black?
The black colour of Anubis doesn't reference the actual appearance of a jackal, but is symbolic: in ancient Egypt, black stood for renewal, fertility and the afterlife – and accordingly for the rebirth of the soul after death.
