Predynastic dwarf

Dwarves and pygmies were highly respected in ancient Egypt. Their short stature gave raise to the belief that they possessed beneficial magic powers². An ancient magical spell prescribes that a dwarf should be placed on the body of a woman giving birth²

Hippopotamus ivory male dwarf H 3.9, W 1.5, D 0.4 Predynastic, Naqada II
Walters Arts Museum #71.534

References

¹None, Unpublished amulets
²See the description of MET #1972.48