Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
HADB N° : 291
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : KM 63.3.430, NKM 04.3.30 Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
All that remains of the hair is the strands framing the face. The hair is slightly wavy and falls to the nape of the neck. It should also have been pulled up into a bun. The face is idealised and of Western inspiration.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.76 f
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 411, K.p. Ha. 1118.185