Head of Brahman

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HADB N° : 238
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 9
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 33
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This head of a Brahman has had its face mutilated. Only a few features of the face can be distinguished: the drooping arches and the downward sloping mouth. The hair, long and smooth, gathered in a bun, has been done with a chisel with particular care.

Observation :

The artist has applied to render the hair in a realistic way, willing to represent that the bun of the anchoretes is made of the rolled up mass of their hair.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 43 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 414, K.p. Ha. 1132.199