Egyptian statue - Tutankhamun / Tutankhamen Head rest - Featuring The god Shu

Shu headrest of Tutankhamun

Dimensions - Height 18.5cm x Length 27cm x width 8.5cm

Inches - Height - 7 x Length 10.8 x width 3.2
Made of a limestone and quartzite composition stone with blue / black pigment.




Back for the first time since 2017, this stunning headrest replica is based on the original design that was discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb.

Background information

This headrest features the god of the air and wind - Shu, who was said to hold up the sky to prevent it from falling and causing chaos in the world. A really stunning statue that is bound to provoke questions so here is a little background information.

He is indeed in the pose of holding the sky which is represented as a sleek crescent supported by his upraised arms.

Head rests were used by the ancient Egyptians during their lifetime but they were also essential in the rites of rebirth as described in chapter 166 of the book of the dead. Some were permanently fixed to the bed itself and were softened for use with ample padding of linen wrapped around the crescent.

This is the most famous example of a headrest ever found in Egypt and the original was found as mentioned in King Tut's tomb during the 1920's.

The two lions that appear either side of Shu represent the two mountains of Manu and Baku. Also known as the guardians of the Eastern and Western horizon. One lion appears to be older than the other as determined by the thicker mane and different facial characteristics.

Made of a limestone and quartzite composition stone, this piece has been given an aged alabaster patina giving it an authentic, ancient look.
The incised details as in the original, have been highlighted in blue / black pigment and the base is lined with felt to protect your furniture.


* Careful packaging ensures safe transit around the world.



*As this piece is exactly the same size as Tutankhamun's I suggest testing it out while laying on the floor just to see how it works and feels. I tried it out on my own personal copy and it surpisingly does put your head at a comfortable position. Perhaps a little padding would not be out of place however. I Can't imagine sleeping on it all night but it was developed for the ancient lifestyle with the main objective to lessen the chance of insects crawling in your ears while you slept!