Our play dough mummy was mummified according to the most expensive method. Some of the embalmers from 7E showed definite talent for the profession, but there were some unexpected problems with the head. While the brain was extracted without too much difficulty, wrapping the head proved to be harder than expected.Tony’s work is colourful and authentic. I think he would have been much in demand in ancient Egypt.I especially like how Sam has depicted the pleats in the linen – great attention to detail!Asha’s figures look like true ancient Egyptians, but with a modern air and style.Ben Y’s picture shows the hierarchy within the family. The mother radiates strength of character and Ben himself appears to be the dominant child.Dayne’s figures have six-packs and one has a symbol of Western capitalism around his neck. All the same, they retain a certain ancient Egyptian charm. Zoe’s picture is colourful and accurate, with the whole hierarchy represented, including servants.Madhu’s drawing shows the jewellery of the wealthy and the simple clothing of the servants very clearly.Lucas has shown great attention to detail, including some very realistic hieroglyphs and bodily depictions.William has depicted the clothing and jewellery of his figures very precisely.Harrison’s figures have hairier legs than many ancient Egyptians might have had! Many ancient Egyptians shaved off their body hair and some even wore wigs. Nevertheless, the figures in Harrison’s drawing have a certain dynamic realism and his main character has a very impressive six-pack. I think that ancient Egyptian farmers, obliged as they were to devote their lives to manual labour, would certainly have been well toned.Atticus has added some features of the landscape to his drawing, including the broiling ancient Egyptian sun.
