Mummy Research Paper

The mummy care of Tabes is made from cartonnage. Cartonnage is a form of material made from layers of linen or papyrus covered with plaster. A base of mud and straw in the shape of a mummy was first covered with plaster. Layers of linen were then added to the coated base with the substance plant gum. Leaving a hole at the foot end of the case and a long slender slit in the back.

After the surface was covered with another hard compound of plaster called gesso. The base was then removed though the slit in the back and the wrapped mummy was then enclosed in its place. Lastly the back was sewn up and the end of the foot was sealed with a board of wood. The length of the case is one hundred and sixty seven centimeters long.

The finished mummy

They believed in life possibly after death, to be reborn and become enteral. Death was a gift. It should be honored because it’s a guide off to the afterlife.

This makes death not to oppose life but to represent birth. Everything must come to an end or there is no new beginning. Having a new beginning is a lead to something more: more freedom, more opportunities, more joy and happiness.

Death was not the completion, but the start of an existence as a spiritual being. Using their power to guide the lives of the living. The Egyptians also believed in the afterlife the dead could have the same feelings, as they would when they were alive. Spirits could be caring, loving, and supportive or feel angry and have resentments also have likes and dislikes just like any other person could.

During this time period in Egypt when the case of the mummy Tabes was made, the Egyptians included many animals in their artwork. Not only did they paint animals to represent certain words and meanings. They would also calibrate animals and humans together to symbolize their power. They used the strength of the animal portray the power of the person in the case and also the power of the god or goddesses painted on the

The painted goddesses of demise were to protect her body. Most exclusively the wings were added to show the influence of gods and goddess’s.

Cases were placed in pyramids so they could be sent to the after world. Sometimes along with all their possessions so they could bring it with them, if not it was left for their offspring. Their bodies were also reserved and mummified so their souls would return back to their bodies.

Men and women had equal power even though males were still dominant. Women had the same legal rights as men. They were allowed to own property, serve in trails, and establish divorce. Although having these rights considered them equal, they still had a social role. Women would stay home and manage their household. Worship was also very important. Religion outside the temple was a big part of her lifestyle. She would pray and perform rituals daily.

I chose this artwork not only because of my interest in Ancient Egypt but also because of that exact reason. Their culture was different than most. Particularly that men and women were equal. They acknowledged the power of women in the real world even though their social roles