Egyptian Style Tree of Life Wall Hanging

Egyptian Style Tree of Life Wall Hanging. Late 20th Century decorative applique wall hanging depicting the tree of life.

In the tree of life, the birds represent the different stages of human life: infancy, childhood, youth, adulthood and maturity.

In ancient Egypt, the direction of the east was considered the direction of life, because the sun rose in the east. The west was considered the direction of death, of entering the underworld, because the sun set in the west. They believed that during the night the sun traveled through the underworld to return to the east so that it could rise in the east again the next day.

On the Tree of Life, note that the birds representing the first four phases of life all face east, but the bird representing old age faces west, anticipating the approach of death. The ancient Acacia tree from which legend says the first couple, Isis and Osiris, came.

Dimensions: 88cm x 110cm high x 2.5cm. 

Condition: Good, a couple of small spot marks and stains.

Delivery: Free delivery quoted covers England and Wales only. Delivery offered is an economy service. If you would like the item delivered up flights of stairs,have poor access or require delivery to Scotland, please contact us in advance.