Baboon figurine

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Temples in the early dinastic period seem to have been small places, accessible to all. There, people asked the gods for help, worshipped, and made gifts. Items they left ranged from interesting natural pebbles, to ornate palettes provided by kings. Because the offerings were carefully buried during rebuilding, deposits have been found at many sites. This object together with the other ones on display in the same room at the British Museum, are mainly from Abydos, and show the range of items used and donated in temples at this time.This baboon figurine is made of Egyptian faience (blue-green glass paste) is a common figure for all early temple sites. Baboons appear most frequently, especially at Abydos, where moew than a hundred were found. They are believed to represent deceased ancestors who could intercede with the gods on behalf of their relatives. Quality and details vary: one holds a jar on his knees as if making an offering himself.