Egyptian Bastet Cat Bust Statue - Large - Made in Egypt

This unique statue depicts the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet. There is a detail on the top of the cat's head featuring the Egyptian goddess Nekhbet (eagle). This 6-inch-tall bust of Bastet is made from polymer with a hand painted brown finish resembling wood. Made in Luxor, Egypt! This statue will ship with an information card in a box with hieroglyphic designs - perfect for gifting! 

Size: 5.5 inches by 6 inches by 6 inches tall
Weight: 2.15lbs

The goddess of plenty and joy, the cat Bastet represents the protective aspect of female power. Bastet is the daughter of Ra, the Sun God. She is aligned with the lioness and also represents the attributes of ferocious protection. Bastet is associated with the home and dancing. The Egyptians found cats fascinating, even regarding them as godlike. Because cats were deeply respected, they were often mummified and even buried in great tombs with their owners.

The eagle in the Pharaonic civilization used to symbolize the goddess Nekhbet, who was the eagle deity and represented Upper Egypt, which extends to Aswan. She was considered the protector of the Pharaoh; her extended wings always appeared as a sign of protection. They also referred to her at the time as a mother.