Head of Demon

Tapa Kalān - Figure


HADB N° : 190
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 128
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Dimensions : h = 4 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :

This demon shows a human face with feminine features. The long, straight hair is pulled back and covers the ears with enlarged lobes. The eye is wide open. It is elongated and almond-shaped, and gives a worrying look.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 90 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 451, K.p. Ha. 1267.334