Chronicle of a Mess Foretold

40 days

Just a reminder that it has now been 40 days since Renee Good was shot three times at point blank range by ICE agent Jonathan Ross and the US federal government continues to refuse to launch a formal investigation or share evidence with local authorities despite the country coroner's office ruling her death a homicide by multiple gunshot wounds.

Mummy Mask of a Man

This mask would have covered the head of the mummy of a an Egyptian man. It is highly decorated with images of protective amulets and gods to aid in the journey towards becoming a glorified spirit in the afterlife.

Over the head spread the wings of a vulture while a winged sun disc, symbol of rebirth in the afterlife is on its forehead.

Mummy masks of the Ptolemaic and Roman periods often had gilded faces that reflected the association of the deceased with the gods. This mask has been molded over a core, with layers of mud and linen. They were used to protect and idealize the facial features of the deceased.

Roman Period, ca. 30 BC-395 CE. Gilded and painted cartonnage. From Meir. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE28440