In the Early Dynastic temples of Abydos, Elephantine and Hierakonpolis, archaeologists have found deposits of votive offerings, including small animal figurines, such as lions, pelicans, crocodiles, scorpions, monkeys and frogs.
The small faience object represents a baboon and was found during the excavations of W.M.F. Petrie at Abydos. The baboon, known as "the Great White (Hedj-wer)", was worshipped from the Early Dynastic Period and was associated with the god Khentimentiu in Abydos. It might also have been associated with the god of wisdom and writing, Thoth, who was also depicted as a baboon in Egyptian religion.

Excavation: Petrie 1902