Wig, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1040–992 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of

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Wig, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1040–992 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Meritamun (TT 358), inside coffin, 1928–29, Human hair, beeswax, L. of longest braid: 25 cm (9 13/16 in), This wig was found lying behind the head of Nany'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

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