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EVENT INFORMATION
Every
10:00 - 16:00
Museum
Free, drop in event.

Monday 17 – Saturday 22 February 2025. 10am – 4pm.

Shabtis are small figurines that Ancient Egyptians placed in tombs, believing they would join them in the afterlife to help with tasks and be their loyal companions.

Contemporary artist Zahed Taj-Eddin has created Nu-Shabtis that have come to life in The Atkinson and are enjoying daily tasks such as shopping, going to the gym and using mobile phones!

Pick up a free trail sheet to find the Nu-Shabtis on display across The Atkinson.

Find out more about the Nu-Shabti sculptures here:

Find out more about our Egyptology museum here:

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