Head of Warrior

Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure


HADB N° : 369
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 15
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 1
Dimensions : 10 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

The warrior's hair is treated in freely waving locks, forming twists that rise upwards. The facial features, of Western inspiration, and the expression of the character are harsh: frowning eyebrows, aquiline nose, tight lips, drooping cheeks, he gives a severe look.


Comparative Study :

HADB n° 365, 366, 367, 368.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 65 c

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 418, K.p. Ha. 1145.212