Ma'at or Maat refers to the ancient Egyptian concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality and justice. Maat was also the goddess who personified these concepts, and regulated the stars, seasons, and the actions of mortals and the deities who had brought order from chaos at the moment of creation. After her role in creation and continuously preventing the universe from returning to chaos, her primary role in ancient Egyptian religion dealt with the Weighing of the Heart that took place in the Duat, or underworld. Her feather was the measure that determined whether the souls (considered to reside in the heart) of the departed would reach the paradise of the afterlife successfully. Ma'at was considered one of the most powerful and fearful goddesses in ancient Egypt as she represented the ethical and moral principle that every Egyptian citizen was expected to follow throughout their daily lives. They were expected to act with honor and truth in matters that involve family, the community, the nation, the environment, and the Gods. This wonderful statue is 100% handmade / hand painted in Egypt with the use of the finest and most durable materials for long lasting design. It depicts goddess Ma'at with her wings on each arm and an ostrich feather on her head. Perfect for your home or office decoration and can be used in spiritual work as it's activated for that purpose. Can also be a wonderful gift for your friends, family, relatives, co-workers and beloved ones who are fans of Egypt.