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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Amen-nestawy-nakht!
Celebrate the Museum’s Favorite Mummy at Home!
Amen-nestawy-nakht invites you to celebrate his birthday with
this activity at home.
Long-time Members may remember celebrating Amen’s birthday at
the Museum each year. Until we can resume in-person festivities,
we invite you to celebrate by exploring your own superpowers with this
nature inspired project!
Who was Amen-nestawy-nakht?
Amen-nestawy-nakht is one of the mummies in the Museum’s Egyptian
collection. He is new to this digital world we have; the internet was created
in 1983 (over 2,500 years after Amen lived)! Get to know him through his
social media profile.
Timeline About Photos Likes Videos
Amen-nestawy-nakht
Lives in Egypt
Hometown Happy Birthday
Amen-nestawy-nakht!
Male #MummysBirthdayBash
Gender
#STLArtMuseum
May 945 BCE
Birthday Mummy and Cartonnage of Amen-nest-
awy-nakht (detail), 945–715 BC; Egyptian,
Third Intermediate period, Dynasty 22;
Priest linen, plaster, and pigment; 14 x 16 x 67
Occupation inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of
Mr. and Mrs. Barney A. Ebsworth for the
children of St. Louis 109:1989
Create your Own Wearable Amulet or Superhero Mask.
In this activity, you will create a mask or amulet to celebrate your superpowers.
What are Amulets and Masks?
Egyptians created small amulets they believed contained powers to protect its
owner. Similarly, Egyptians adorned mummies with masks to transform the person
into a divine being after death.
Masks and amulets were never the same! Every amulet and mask was unique and
created with different meanings and functions for its owner.
What is an Amulet? What is a Mummy Mask?
am·u·let mum· my mask
/`amyələt/ \ ˈmə-mē \ \ ˈmask \
noun noun
An amulet is an ornament or small Masks were
piece of jewelry thought to give decorated and
protection against placed on top of
evil, danger, the mummy. Each
or disease. one was unique
Sometimes in and inspired by the
Egyptian culture person’s life. The Museum’s mask of
they depicted Kay-neferwy shows her adorned with a
specific gods like Tawaret, necklace and perfectly groomed hair.
the hippopotamus goddess who There is a small scene on her wrists
protected pregnant women. Another that shows her kneeling in front of
popular amulet was of a scarab that King Osiris. This scene was drawn to
ensured eternal life for its wearer. ensure her safety into the afterlife.
slam.org/MummysBirthdayBash
Scarab, 1150–1070 BC; Egyptian, New Kingdom; glazed steatite; 5/16 x 7/16 x 5/8 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase 120:1921
Hippopotamus, 1783–1640 BC; Egyptian, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13; faience; 3 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 2 7/8 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Funds given by
Martha I. Love 242:1952
Mummy Mask of Kay-neferwy, 1295–1186 BC; Egyptian, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19; plaster, linen, resin, glass, wood, gold, and pigment; 21 1/16 x 14
9/16 x 9 3/4 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Friends Fund and funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Christian B. Peper, Mrs. Drew Philpott, the Longmire
Fund of the Saint Louis Community Foundation, The Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, an anonymous donor, Gary Wolff, Mrs. Mar-
jorie M. Getty, by exchange, Florence Heiman in memory of her husband, Theodore Heiman, Ellen D. Thompson, by exchange, Dr. and Mrs. G. R.
Hansen, Sid Goldstein in memory of Donna and Earl Jacobs, Friends Fund, by exchange, and Museum Purchase 19:1998
Let’s Begin Creating!
What you’ll need: a piece of paper and something to write with.
Optional materials: glue, tape, string, clips, or any other items to assemble your creation.
Step 1: Choose your superpowers. Step 4: Collect
Write down on a piece a paper what Take a nature walk and collect any items
powers and abilities you want to have. that remind you of the superpowers you
Think about these questions to help you chose in step 1.
select your superpower:
• Who is your favorite superhero or Step 5: Put it together!
comic book character? Think about
what you admire in a superhero or Find creative ways to bind together
even someone you know. the items you selected. You can use
• Think about what you admire about rope to tie pieces together or wrap the
yourself and your personal goals. entire object (just like
What would you choose as your a mummy). You can
superpowers? also start with a piece
of paper or cardboard
Step 2: Now think about items from and use glue, tape, or
nature that represent your superpower. string to put everything
together. Egyptians
What items can you used many materials and methods. Use
find in your yard or your favorite art supplies and creativity to
your local park that design your mask or amulet.
remind you of your
superpower?
Step 6: Share your work
For example, a rock Take a picture and upload it to
may remind you of strength. A tree slam.org/MummysBirthdayBash to be
branch could remind you of growing and featured in the online gallery!
changing. A beautiful flower may remind
you to be kind to others.
Step 3: Decide if you want to make an
amulet or mask (or both)!
How do you want
to wear your
amulet or mask?
Do you want it
to be a necklace? Then, be sure to check
Do you want to the gallery to see yours
hide your entire and other Member’s amulets and masks
face, or reveal half at slam.org/MummysBirthdayBash.
of it?
Learn About Egypt's Neighbor in the Current Main Exhibition!
On view through August 22 #NubianTreasures
The ancient Nubian civilization left behind remains of extraordinary
palaces, temples, and stunning adornments made of gold—in fact,
there are more pyramids in Nubia than anywhere else on earth!
Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Reserve free Member tickets at slam.org/MemberTickets.
Winged Isis pectoral (detail); Nubian, Napatan Period, reign of Amaninatakelebte, 538–519 BC; gold; 2 11/16 x 6 11/16 inches;
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition 20.276; Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This exhibition was organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It is presented in St. Louis by the Betsy and Thomas Patterson
Foundation with support from Tiffany & Co.
Exhibition OrganizerNon Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
St. Louis, MO
Permit # 4408
One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1380
MUMMY’S BIRTHDAY BASH
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