The Mummy of Senapod IV

Housed beneath the Egyptian Folly

The main item on display in the Egyptian Folly is a mummy claimed by Barnie Bomford to be that of Senapod IV.

In the autumn of 1923, the first mummy brought back to Sild Hall was unwrapped (see below) in the Saloon after dinner for the amusement of a number of guests. Unfortunately several artifacts went missing.

When Bonford returned a few months later with the mummy of Senapod IV, it was decided to leave him unwrapped (top right). This practice has subsequently been adopted by the British Museum.

Senapod IV, out of his box, but still in his wrappings

Detail of another canopic jar

A canopic jar
Claimed by Bomford to contain the remains of the internal organs of Senapod IV. Analysis has been pending for the last eighty-three years