Head of Warrior

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HADB N° : 371
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 20, KM 63.3.414, NKM 04.3.60
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

A row of stylised round curls topped by a laurel crown frame the face of this warrior, whose face is heavily eroded. The hairstyle covers the ears, revealing enlarged lobes. The face is Western-inspired: the neck is twisted, the gaze is tormented and turned upwards, the lips are parted and the expression is pathetic.

Observation :

We believe that this head has been recorded twice in the "Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan". The first time is on p. 416, K.p. Ha. 1139.206 based on a photo from the private photographic collection of Lolita Nehru, the second time on p. 421, K.p. Ha. 1158.225 from fig. 83a of Barthoux's publication.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 83 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 416, K.p. Ha. 1139.206