ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Luxor letterhead, November 19, 1930. Letter to Grant Williams. In part: “I have no objection to the mention you made in your MS. I have seen on two separate occasions black Jackals, which one would have accepted as a case of melanism but for their very attenuated form—much like that of the Anubis animal. However, I think I should mention: the Anubis animal—a jackal-like dog (invariably represented genderless) has always been a puzzle. It may possibly derive from some primitive form of a blended race—Jackal and other allied species—like the domestic dog, hence the devotion to its master even after death. Colour conventions: with people using little more than the ready made primary and secondary colours, for their paintings, convention must necessarily occur—otherwise I have always found the Ancient Egyptians very accurate.” In fine condition. The Egyptian god Anubis, who served as a protector of graves and cemeteries, was portrayed either as a jackal or as a human with a jackal head. These depictions were therefore frequently found during excavations, including Carter’s discovery of a large statue of Anubis in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Boasting ideal Egyptology content, this is an extremely fascinating letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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