Statuette of the Goddess Sekhmet from 26th Dynasty

Sekhmet is the lioness-headed goddess of war and of the desert. The ancient Egyptians called her the “mighty one.” She was the protector of the king whenever he went into battle, and conversely, she was also a goddess of healing. In this statuette, she is seated and wearing a tight fitting ankle-length garment and a striated wig.