ANCIENT EGYPTIAN . Well-preserved wooden stelae from this period have a ba, or the spirit of the deceased, in the form of a _____________________ placed on top. Solution ANCIENT EGYPTIAN . Well-preserved wooden stelae from this period have a ba, or the spirit of the deceased, in the form of a Human headed falcon or human headed bird placed on top. Citations: http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_image.aspx?image=ps346307.jpg&r etpage=15612 http://www.egyptianmyths.net/ba.htm http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/religion/body_and_soul.htm.