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Sekhmet Statue – Hand-Carved Ash Wood Egyptian Goddess of War and Healing
Sekhmet Statue – Hand-Carved Ash Wood Egyptian Goddess of War and Healing
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This hand-carved Sekhmet statue is cut from solid ash wood and finished with a protective varnish — a commanding piece for Egyptian altars, esoteric collections, or sacred spaces dedicated to the fierce and healing power of the lioness goddess. Standing 7.8 inches tall and 5.9 inches wide, it captures Sekhmet in her full dual nature: destroyer and healer, protector and plague-bringer. Available in natural brown ash or a richly coloured finish.
Sekhmet (“The Mighty”) is one of the most powerful and complex deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon — daughter of Ra, wife of Ptah, and mother of Nefertum. She is depicted as a woman with a lion’s head, her sacred colour the fierce orange of the sun at its zenith. As protector of the pharaoh, she stood alongside Uto and Nekhbet to guard the throne; in battle, her fiery breath destroyed enemies and her appearance alone could rout an army. Yet she was equally the goddess of doctors and healers — her priests were trained surgeons, and it was in her temples that Egyptian medical science developed. When Pharaoh Amenhotep III sought to stop a devastating plague, he erected 700 statues of Sekhmet to appease her. She cleanses with fire and restores with the same breath. For practitioners working with Egyptian magic, protection work, or healing ritual, Sekhmet is one of the most potent deities to invoke. Browse our full Egyptian goddess and deity statue collection for companion pieces.
Details
Material: hand-carved ash wood
Finish: varnish
Height: 7.8 in / 20 cm
Width: 5.9 in / 15 cm
Depth: 1.7 in / 4.4 cm
Care: wipe clean with a dry cloth — do not submerge in water
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Frequently Asked Questions
What material and size is the Sekhmet statue?
The Sekhmet statue is hand-carved from solid ash wood and finished with a protective varnish coating. It stands 7.8 inches (20 cm) tall, 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide, and 1.7 inches (4.4 cm) deep — a substantial, display-ready size for Egyptian altars, ritual shelves, or collector displays. Available in natural brown ash or a richly coloured finish.
Who is Sekhmet in Egyptian mythology?
Sekhmet ("The Mighty") is one of the most powerful deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon — daughter of Ra, wife of Ptah, and mother of Nefertum. Depicted as a woman with a lion's head, she embodies the dual nature of destruction and healing. As protector of the pharaoh, her fiery breath destroyed enemies in battle; yet her priests were trained surgeons, and Egyptian medical science developed in her temples. When Pharaoh Amenhotep III sought to stop a devastating plague, he erected 700 statues of Sekhmet to appease her. She cleanses with fire and restores with the same breath — making her one of the most potent and complex goddesses in the ancient world.
How is a Sekhmet statue used in Egyptian or ritual practice?
A Sekhmet statue is used as a focal point on Egyptian or Kemetic altars, invoked for protection, healing, and the removal of obstacles. She is called upon in protection rituals, healing work, and when facing conflict or illness — her dual nature as destroyer and healer makes her especially powerful for shadow work and transformation. Traditional offerings include red wine (symbolising the blood she was tricked into drinking to stop her rampage), red flowers, and candles in orange or red. For practitioners of Kemetic Orthodoxy or Egyptian-inspired paganism, Sekhmet is one of the most actively venerated deities in modern practice.
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