Focus on Statuette of the lady Tiye and explore the Material.
Wooden statuary was almost as common as stone statuary in Ancient Egypt, but due to its susceptibility to continuous decay and damage from the presence of termites at the time, this statuette is one of a very small group that remain. Over three-quarters of discovered New Kingdom wood statues are from the reign of Amenhotep III to the end of the dynasty.
The statuette is made of ebony. It was likely made from only two pieces; the figure from one piece of wood, and the base from another, since statues smaller than 30 cm were usually carved from one piece of wood. There are a few cracks in the wood. The main damage to the statuette is a sizable crack on Tiye's behind. The wood around Tiye's right hand is rotting, and much of her finger details have disintegrated. There is also a chunk of wood missing from the platform, destroying part of the inscription. 
The statuette was originally painted Egyptian blue. The paint has since worn away, exposing the wood. Faint black and white pigment remains, delineating her eyes and eyebrows. Painted designs detailing her costume and jewelry would have covered it.
New Kingdom Tiye Egyptian blue ebony termite Amenhotep III