Pharaoh Skiff Decor Appraisal

Gilded Composite Statuette of Pharaoh Tutankhamun on a Skiff

This is a decorative reproduction statuette of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, modeled after the original found in his tomb (KV62). The figure stands approximately 6 to 9 inches tall and is constructed from a composite material, likely resin or a heavy plaster, finished with a bright gold-toned metallic paint or leafing. The Pharaoh is depicted wearing the Red Crown of Lower Egypt (Deshret) with a prominent uraeus (cobra) on the brow. He is dressed in a pleated shendyt kilt with a long frontal flap, holding a long ritual harpoon or staff in his left hand and a coiled rope or flail in his right. The figure stands atop a dark, rectangular base textured to simulate the papyrus reed skiff seen in the original artifact. Notable features include the heavy kohl-rimmed eyes and traditional royal stance. The overall condition appears fair to good, though there are visible losses to the 'gold' finish on the high points of the fingers, crown, and kilt, revealing the darker base material beneath. The staff appears slightly bent, and there is dust accumulation in the recessed areas of the carving. Such items were typically produced as high-quality museum replicas or decorative souvenirs from the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly following the 'Tutmania' of the 1970s world tour.