Head of Warrior

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HADB N° : 372
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 167
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 7
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This warrior wears his hair spiked up in large strands in the form of flames framing his face. The features are idealized: round and soft face, slight smile, and marked by the influence of Western art. The earlobes are deformed.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 87 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 417, K.p. Ha. 1143.210