Anubis is the jackal headed god of the Egyptian underworld whose duties include conducting the souls of the dead to the underworld and the weighing of their hearts to determine the whether the deceased will be led before Osiris, or have their heart fed to a demon. The son of Osiris and Nephthys, he is also credited with inventing the art of embalming. Made of cold cast resin & hand painted, this 9" tall statue is perfect for any collection, and a must for practitioners of the Ancient Egyptian ways.