Anubis Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Egyptian God of Death & Embalming

This hand-carved Anubis statue is cut from solid ecological ash wood by skilled artisans in Ukraine — a striking altar piece for those who work with the Egyptian god of death, embalming, and the weighing of the heart. Each piece is individually carved and finished with varnish; no two are identical.

Anubis — Guardian of the Dead

Anubis is one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon, predating the unification of Egypt itself. Jackal-headed and black-furred — black not as a symbol of evil but of the fertile Nile silt and the regeneration it promises — he is the god who presides over the transition between life and death. It was Anubis who performed the first mummification, reassembling the body of Osiris after Set dismembered him and wrapping it in the first funerary rites. Every mummification that followed was a repetition of that original sacred act.

In the Hall of Two Truths, Anubis places the heart of the deceased on one side of the golden scale and the feather of Ma'at on the other. If the heart is lighter than the feather — if the life was lived in truth — Anubis leads the soul to Osiris and the Field of Reeds. He is not a god of punishment. He is a god of honest reckoning, and of the mercy that follows it. Among the Egyptian gods, he is the one who stands closest to the human experience of death — present at every burial, every tomb, every moment of crossing.

Details

Material: ecological ash wood
Finish: varnish
Dimensions: 8 in / 20.5 cm × 5.7 in / 14.5 cm × 1.7 in / 4.5 cm
Technique: hand-carved
Origin: crafted in Ukraine

Ideal For

Kemetic practitioners and those who work with the Egyptian pantheon. Ancestor veneration altars and spaces dedicated to the dead. Shadow work and meditation on mortality and transformation. Those drawn to psychopomp deities across traditions — Anubis sits naturally alongside other guardians of the threshold in any cross-traditional practice. A meaningful gift for those who work with death magic, grief, or the liminal space between worlds.

Shipping & Global Delivery

We ship from Spain (EU), our USA fulfillment studio, and our Workshop in Ukraine. View full shipping information →

Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition. Return shipping is free.

About ArtCarving Shop

Every statue in our collection is hand-carved from ecological ash wood by skilled artisans in our Ukrainian workshop. No mass production — each piece is individually made, finished by hand, and unique.

Care

Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the varnish finish.

Anubis does not judge — he weighs. The judgment belongs to Ma'at, to the feather, to the truth of what you have lived. If his presence speaks to you, this statue belongs on your altar.