Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 209
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 55
Dimensions : 6.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : Pas de restauration

Description :

This dishevelled demon has a deformed, monstrous human face. The eyes are asymmetrical, the nose twisted and the mouth deformed. The whole right side of the face is as if it were slumped and crushed.

Observation :

This particular facial deformity is very similar to those of patients affected by Cloves syndrome.

Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 454, K.p. Ha. 1277.344