At first I thought it was a dildo, you know-the double your pleasure kind.. but it's not.."A detailed likeness of the index and second fingers of the right hand was one of the many amulets placed on the mummy. This amulet was meant to close the incision through which the embalmers removed internal organs from the body prior to mummification. Remains of the resin used during embalming are still visible between these fingers. In addition to offering protection, an amulet of this shape was meant to help the deceased function better in the afterlife."--- from the Brooklyn Museum. Shit, I wish AZ had better museums. That's another big thing I miss about Chicago-all the great museums...
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