Egyptian Goddess Maat Pewter Pendant Necklace - Truth and Justice

This Egyptian goddess Maat necklace honors the goddess of truth, order, and justice. Maat stood for the balance that held the world together. Egyptians believed she fed Ra, the sun god, with truth. Without her, they said, the sun itself would fail.

Each Egyptian goddess Maat necklace is cast in lead-free pewter. Maat is shown with a single ostrich feather, her chief sign. In the afterlife, she weighed the heart against that feather. A heart lighter than a feather earned eternal life.

• Material: Fine lead-free pewter
• Dimensions: 2 in L x 1 1/8 in W x 1/16 D, 1 oz; This is large sized pendant -- see size related to hand in pictures.
• Cord: 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust the length
• Wear: Unisex, suitable for a man or woman
• Includes: Legend description card
• SKU: MNL-106
• Collection: Museum Jewelry,  Egyptian Museum Replicas

Maat and the Order of the World

Maat was both a goddess and a principle of cosmic order. She governed truth, balance, law, and the seasons. Pharaohs ruled as her earthly keepers and offered her image to the gods. To act with maat was to keep the world in balance.

The Weighing of the Heart

In the Hall of Judgment, the dead faced the scales of Maat. Anubis weighed the heart against her feather of truth. A balanced heart passed on to the afterlife. A heavy heart was devoured, ending the soul.

Styling and Wearing the Egyptian Goddess Maat Necklace

The Egyptian goddess Maat necklace suits any wearer. The 33 in cord adjusts by knotting the ends. The pewter holds the fine detail of the feather. Worn long, the pendant rests at the chest.

Care Notes

Wipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. Store it flat or hanging to protect the cord.

For More Reading

• Maat (goddess and concept)
• Maat (Encyclopedia Britannica)
• Maat (World History Encyclopedia)