Bastet Feminine Divine

Shown here in her the form of a woman rather than a Lion or a domestic cat, the Ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet is portrayed as the epitome of the feminine divine. Regarded as a goddess who protected Egypt, its royal family, and its people, Bastet was particularly revered, as were all cats within the land. She was also associated with beauty of movement, agility, strength, caution and other such feline qualities that she was said to embody. In this case, she is imbued with grace and beauty, shown as a lithe woman garbed in the traditional robes and headdress in which she is often portrayed. Standing with her hand on her hip, her skin is jet black in contrast to the gold of her clothing, and the feline eyes that rest beneath two feline ears. Place this 10 1/2", cold cast-resin statue upon your altar and celebrate the goddess to bring the joy and protection she offers into your household.

Isis

The Goddess Isis is one of the more famous and popular goddesses of the Ancient Egyptian pantheon, Isis is the wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus. She is often viewed as the ideal mother, as well as the Goddess of magic and nature. Isis is also viewed as a champion for sinners, slaves, and those who are down on their luck, and was revered by the poor and the wealthy alike as the goddess of fertility. As the wife of Osiris, she is also viewed as the protector of children, and the dead, and it was said that the fertility fo the Nile valley sprung from her, with her tears of mourning for Osiris causing the Nile to flood. Here she is shown as a fierce goddess, beautiful and motherly. Her headdress appears as though it were winged, much as she is often depicted, with the horns of a cow supporting the sun disk at its crown. Clad in traditional robes of gold, her skin is inky black, with her eyes shining gold from a serene expression. Resting within her hands is a shield showing the blossoming of the Nile, representative of the fertility and rebirth she inspires while the scarab on her chest is a symbol of the rebirth of the immortal soul. Made of cold cast resin, the hand painted statue stands 11" high.

Horus

One of the most important Gods of the deities of the ancient Egyptians as well as one of the historically oldest, Horus is the Falcon-headed god of the land of the pyramids. He was revered as the God of the sky, and as such it was said that the moon was his left eye and the sun his right. He is also the Egyptian god of hunting, and war, who warred at length with Set at the instruction of his mother, Isis, who set him to protect Egypt from the lord of the deserts. Here he is shown as a barrel-chested man with jet-black skin, and the head and face of a Falcon. Upon his head sits a royal Egyptian head dress, as the Pharaoh or king was often identified as having been Horus reborn. Fearsome and sturdy, he is portrayed as the protector, wielding a polearm within his muscled hands. Place him upon your altar or home in reverence and worship, and seek his aid in protecting you and the ones you love. This statue stands approximately 12" tall and 10" wide at its widest point, and is sculpted beautifully of cold cast resin.

Anubis

Perhaps most famously recognized as the Egyptian god with the head of a jackal, Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife. Within ancient Egyptian culture his position among the gods was sacred, and of great importance, as he is the guardian of the dead. Anubis is the patron god of embalmers, who preserve the dead, and is also often viewed as the Lord of the Dead, who guards the scales of the underworld and weighs the heart of the dead against a feather, determining the place of the deceased within the underworld. Here he is portrayed as a stern figure, with the burling, broad-chested body of a man and the traditional jackal-head, set with a serious expression. With the feet of a jackal, Anubis stands legs are set in a defiant stance implying that none shall get by him - an expression supported by the scowl upon his face and the arms folded across his chest. Hand-painted, his vestments and spear are shown in traditional gold tones while his skin is jet black, leaving a stark impression. Made of cold cast resin, the statue stands 10 3/4" in height. Place it upon your altar in respect and reverence of the dead, and to remind yourself of the balance we must all seek to achieve in life before our hearts are weighed.

Bastet

Bastet, the feline goddess of Ancient Egypt, is beloved as a protector and mother. Within the Egyptian pantheon she is the fierce protector of the two kingdoms, shown often as a lion. Bastet was also revered as a motherly goddess, and often depicted alongside her kittens. In Egyptian culture, Cats were highly revered, and a families often had them mummified when they passed, with those of wealth even decorating their cats in gold jewelry and jewels. Here Bastet is shown as a royal feline- a cat bedecked in gold-toned hoops set within her ears and nose, as well as a necklace marked with the eye of Horus, who was considered her brother in mythology within Greek interpretation, and the sacred scarab set upon her chess. The entire piece is made of cold cast resin and beautifully sculpted so as to give it a coppery, metallic sheen. It stands 11 1/2" in height and 7 1/2" wide, providing a formidable idol for your altar or home, helping you to invoke the protective spirit of Bastet in your life.

Bag: Ankh, Velveteen 5" x 5 1/2"

This black velveteen bag is decorated with the image of an Ankh on both of its sides. The Ankh is a powerful Egyptian symbol frequently associated with the eternal power of life. This makes the bag the perfect tool for creating gris gris and mojo bags, particularly if you are seeking healing, growth, or empowerment. The bag measures approximately 5" by
5 1/2"long and closes with a drawstring.

Tealight Holder: Egyptian Cobra

Standing 7-1/2" tall, this Egyptian tealight holder is formed into the shape of a golden cobra with blue and red segments upon its belly and hood. Made out of cold-cast resin, this hand-painted candleholder can easily support votive candles as well.

Bastet in Cat Form

The powerful protector goddess of lower Egypt, Bastet's, or Bast's, very name means "the devourer," indicating the ferocity for which she was known in defending her own. This small statue offers a representation of her - not unlike that which was found in ancient Egypt. Standing 5-3/4" tall and 3-3/4" deep, it is the image of a cat sitting on her haunches and decorated in the jewels of Egyptian royalty, and marked with the Eye of Horus. The whole of the cold-cast resin sculpture is also black, with the exception of gold accents that clearly illustrate Bastet's features.