Bust of Musician
Bāgh Gaï - Figure
This musician was in a Atlas-like position. The face, framed by a row of stylised curls, is idealised, soft and smiling, tilted to the side. The figure plays a guitar, held by a strap around his neck. Four strings can be seen, unfortunately the neck of the instrument has disappeared. The musician seems to be holding a pointed object in his right hand, the one that strums the strings, probably a kind of pick.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 109 i
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 462, K.p. Ha. 1308.375