This amulet depicts two fingers. It may have been placed on or within a mummy's wrappings to protect the body from harm. Amulets were also worn or carried by the living to insure a person's health and well-being.

Can you think of any other symbols of protection or well-being?

If you were making an amulet to represent your family, what symbol would you use? What symbol could stand for your school? Your town? Why?

Obsidian, the hard, black stone used in this amulet, was valued in ancient Egypt for its durability and because its color was associated with the underworld.

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Why do you think durability was important?

What do you associate with the color black? What do you associate with other colors such as red? White? Yellow? Green?

If you made a protective amulet, what color would you choose? Why?

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