Winged Scarab Double-Sided Statue - Made in Egypt - Egyptian God

This statue depicts the likeness of the Egyptian winged scarab. The scarab beetle is an iconic Egyptian deity with fascinating origins. The scarab was thought to have been born from a pile of dung making it a symbol of self-creation. Egyptians would watch the scarab push the dung and noticed it resembled the sun moving across the sky. Ancient Egyptians believed the scarab beetle was a manifestation of the sun god Khepri.Because the sun would reappear the following day the scarab was known to symbolize rebirth. Scarabs were worn by the living as a powerful amulet for protection. They were also buried with the dead to help them on their way to the afterlife.   This statue is made from high-quality hand molded polymer. They were individually hand painted by skilled Egyptian artisans. We work with this artist closely in the ancient bazaar of Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, Egypt.  Size: 3.75 inches by 2 inches by 3.5 inches tall    Weight - .3 pound