Papyrus Bookmark - Ibis
unpainted bookmark 5 cm x 19 cm
Bookmarks are an extremely inexpensive introduction to papyrus painting.
Very suitable for lessons, project work or as a gift.
The god Thoth is often depicted in human form with the head of an ibis bird. The ibis is the sacred animal of Thoth and was worshipped throughout Egypt. The ibis was often depicted in connection with writing implements, which in turn refers directly to Thoth.
Tip:
12 double-fibre pens - article no. 2701
Protective cover with decorative ribbon - article no. 2172
PGI bookmark
made of hand laid papyrus, manufactured in Egypt
silkscreen motif, cut edge
can be coloured with pens and watercolours
| Aspiration scale: | Easy |
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| Time Line: | 0,5 Hour |
Ibis
The god Thoth is often depicted in human form with the head of an ibis bird. The ibis is the sacred animal of Thoth and was worshipped throughout Egypt. The ibis was often depicted in connection with writing implements, which in turn refers directly to Thoth.
The strongly curved beak of the ibis is shaped like a crescent moon. But that this bird was therefore attributed to Thoth remains questionable. The crested ibis was seen as a symbol of the transfiguration of the dead. Countless ibis mummies were found in graves. They were usually buried in groups of several in pots inscribed with consecration formulas.
Instructions for painting papyrus