Nemes Headress B (nms)

3D Model

The nemes headdress, attested from the time of Djoser in the early 3rd Dynasty, is worn almost exclusively by the king in representations. Its use on the standards representing the royal ka underlines its significance for kingship. Beginning with the 18th Dynasty, it is depicted mostly in combination with other crowns. It appears to be referred to by the term nws in the Pyramid Texts and is associated with Re-Khepri at sunrise. Another close link is with Horus, who is said in the Coffin Texts to bestow this headdress on his father Osiris in order to bring about the latter’s rebirth. The king wears the nemes when represented as a sphinx or falcon. It seems to express the royal “Horus” and “Son of Re” names.

*1 model (medium poly) with textures and materials.