A Manitoba-made sarcophagus

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Kim Forrest (left) and Anne Armit pose with their colourful creation for the Manitoba Museum's Mummy of Pesed exhibit.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press Kim Forrest (left) and Anne Armit pose with their colourful creation for the Manitoba Museum's Mummy of Pesed exhibit.
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The sarcophagus features vibrant colours throughout.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press The sarcophagus features vibrant colours throughout.
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Kim Forrest works on a detail.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press Kim Forrest works on a detail.
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Manitoba Museum's upcoming temporary exhibit called the Mummy of Pesed includes a giant sarcophagus.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba Museum's upcoming temporary exhibit called the Mummy of Pesed includes a giant sarcophagus.
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Forrest works on an intricate detail on the sarcophagus' headdress.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press Forrest works on an intricate detail on the sarcophagus' headdress.
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A detail from the sarcophagus.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press A detail from the sarcophagus.
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More detail of the sarcophagus.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press More detail of the sarcophagus.
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Gold, red, and blue add contrast to the bright orange figure.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press Gold, red, and blue add contrast to the bright orange figure.
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The museum's Main Street plaza is where the sarcophagus will stand for the duration of the exhibit.
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press The museum's Main Street plaza is where the sarcophagus will stand for the duration of the exhibit.
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