Where can I find an Egyptian Mau?

That's because there's only about ten breeders in the entire country. Not sure why you say "not even animal shelters!" Less than 3% of cats are ANY breed so it's rare to find a cat of any breed at a shelter other than the occasional Persian that gets dumped because the idiot owner doesn't want to keep up with the grooming they need. And pet shops? Pedigreed cats aren't sold there. Only no-breed backyard breeder ones.

The ONLY place to get an Egyptian Mau is from a TICA, CFA or ACFA registered Mau breeder. Even pet quality kittens START at around $1,000.

Don't buy a cat - go to your local shelter and rescue a poor homeless cat that is desperate for a home. All pedigree animals are so inbred that they have genetic problems that means you will be shelling out for years at the vets after your initial outlay of $1000.

Do the responsible thing - if you really want to copy ancient Egyptian culture and worship all cats - not just the "designer" ones. you can then donate your $1000 to the shelter and save the lives of even more cats. Then you will be a hero rather than someone who just wants a cat for the aesthetic.

Rescue animals are awesome and beautiful. The very least you can do is go the the shelter and have a look at who's on offer. :)