amulet

Amulet: "Two fingers" in obsidian

E.3419

This obsidian amulet is a part of the Opening of the Mouth ritual which was performed in front of the tomb of the deceased. The ritual involved magically opening the senses by touching them with various instruments and with two fingers. The amulets were often placed on the chest or belly of the mummy to protect the deceased and to assure him of eternal mouth openings

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