TH2006 Egyptian Theme Chess Set

Here is a variation on the popular Egyptian line of chess sets. I kinda like this one better than some of the others because the chess pieces are alot different and more interesting. I just have one question - I understand all the pieces like the cobras climbing up the pole, and the statues, but what the heck does a deer-lookin thing with antlers have anything to do with anything? Maybe it does, but I fell asleep in all my history classes because I hated all my teachers so I wouldn't know. But disregard my confusion please. Think what you may.