Head of Demon
Tapa Kalān - Figure
This demon wears an animal face, half bovine and half canine. A demented expression can be seen in the exorbitant eyes of this evil genie with curved horns and animal ears, who tears out his tongue with one hand, revealing a fearsome set of teeth.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 100 d
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 457, K.p. Ha. 1291.358