When Fakes (Nefertiti?) Worm Their Way Into Prominence

“‘Nefertiti’ does not look much like any other ancient Egyptian sculpture. On the other hand, it does have an early 1900s feel: somewhere between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, just right for the moment it was first seen publicly, in 1924. … Do such worries matter? After all, scientific tests support the authenticity of Nefertiti….”