Nekhbet is an Egyptian goddess associated with protection, particularly of children, and is a goddess of childbirth; she represents Upper Egypt and is often depicted in art along with Wadjet, who likewise represents Lower Egypt.

Nekhbet is depicted here as a woman with the head of a vulture, wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt. She carries the feather of Ma’at, a symbol of truth, in one hand and the shen, a symbol of eternity, in the other.

She may also be depicted in the full form of a vulture.

Nekhbet, mother of mothers, broad-winged goddess,
keeper of the white crown, I praise and honor you.