Egyptian Fish Amulets or nekhau were worn for protection from drowning. These amulets were given especially to children as a bulwark in their watery environment next to the Nile river. Common during the Middle Kingdom ( c. 1900-1800 BC) these nekhau were pendants made out of gold often with green felspar inlay. It was thought that the amulet allowed the wearer to acquire fish abilities, which meant survival, if a child happen to fall into the water.
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