Honestly, I've always been kinda obsessed with Egypt stuff, you know? Pyramids, pharaohs, all that mysterious vibe. Saw a picture online of this fierce-looking cat-headed goddess, Sekhmet. Bam! Decided I needed a statue of her guarding my place. Bigger the better, obviously.
The Hunt & First Mess-Up
Jumped onto my laptop immediately. Started searching like mad. Realized fast there are two main types: little touristy resin things and proper heavy replicas. Wanted the real deal, not some flimsy plastic. Typed in "heavy Sekhmet statue artisan" and similar stuff, scrolling endlessly. Found a few promising ones made of stone resin. Okay, cool.
Here’s where I messed up big time the first go-round. Ordered one that looked perfect online. Price hurt, but hey, art investment, right? Waited weeks. Box arrives. Excited! Ripped it open… felt suspiciously light. Unwrapped it. Dang. Tiny. Pictures totally tricked me. Felt like a complete idiot. Returned it. Sucked.
Lesson learned: ALWAYS check the actual dimensions, even write them down physically before buying. NEVER trust just the photos and descriptions. Online shopping curse strikes again.
Round Two - Getting It Right (Mostly)
Felt stubborn. Went back hunting, this time paranoid about size. Found another seller. Stared at the measurements: "Height: 22 inches". Pictured it against my wall. Yeah, that sounded right. Took a deep breath, clicked buy. Another painful wait. Box finally arrives – huge! Heavy! Grunted getting it inside. Good sign.
Carefully opened it. Tons of foam peanuts. Pulled her out. Solid stone resin, crazy detailed. Could feel the weight. Had that serious, powerful look. Felt a real presence with this one. Relief!
Where to Put the Lioness?
Okay, statue acquired. Now what? Didn’t want her sitting on the floor looking lost.
Tried different spots:
- Bookshelf? Too cluttered. She got lost.
- TV stand? Weird vibes next to the PS5.
- Entryway table? Perfect! Right near the door. Like a guardian.
Hefted her onto the entryway table. Stepped back. Yes. Immediate impact. She dominated the space in a good way. Looked powerful.
Played with facing her: looking towards the door (like guarding) vs. facing into the house (watching over). Ended up with her angled a bit towards the living space. Felt more "present".
Bonus "Incident" & Conclusion
My cat decided she was the most interesting thing ever. Kept trying to sniff and bump into the base. One day, knocked a little bowl near her off the table. Shattered everywhere. Guess Sekhmet doesn’t like sharing her space with cheap pottery! Moved the bowl.
Also, friends notice her immediately. Get reactions like "Whoa, that's intense!" or "Cool, what is it?" Opens up conversations. One friend visiting… might have had one too many… swore the statue moved its head when he looked away. Sekhmet doing overtime!
So yeah, finally got my Powerful Sekhmet statue. Cost way more than my fridge, almost messed up the size royally, finding the spot took trial and error, and the cat thinks it’s her new best friend/annoyance. But man, seeing her standing guard every time I walk in? Worth the hassle.
