The Power and Symbolism of the Usekh Collar in Ancient Egypt

Usekh means “broad” in ancient Egyptian. The usekh necklace was worn by the nobility in Ancient Egypt as a talisman associated with Hathor. It consisted of two flat, semicircular closures forming a large half-moon. The weaving typically comprised a network of multi-colored pearls made from faience, hard stone, or precious metal. Frequently, the outer edge …