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Ancient Egyptians of all classes wore wigs. Wigs disguised deformities,
guarded against lice, and made the hair look thicker, which was
considered attractive. The Ancient Egyptian nobility also favoured
very elaborate hairstyles, which were easier to construct and maintain
with wigs. High-quality wigs were made from human hair and could
be afforded only by the rich. This false fringe of curly hair was
found in the tomb of an Ancient Egyptian king, Zer, at Abydos. It
dates from about 4,700 B.C.
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database record 1901.40.56
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