Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 204
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 37
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This demon's hair is spiked in thick strands. The face is round, childlike. Prominent eyebrows and a gaping mouth give him a dazed look, a blank stare.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 82 c

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 422, K.p. Ha. 1161.228