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Human Mask (puppet)

Unknown2700 BC - 2100 BC

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

This hollow mask was discovered through excavation at Mohenjodaro. The figurine was prepared by open single mould. One horn of this mask is complete andother one is partly missing. There are two single holes below the ears. The two elongated eyes of this figure are downcast. The fore-head of mask is comparatively broader than the male terracotta’s from Harappa. The nose portion of this figure is prominent. The top portion of head is arch type whereas in other masks it is in straight line.

The terracotta mask under discussion was found at a depth of 5.67 mt. To 6.80 mt. below surface and its art style is different from the other three. It is interesting to note that masks discovered from the lowest level do not have mongoloid facial expression and their eyes are oblique. The horns are curved and beard is marked by incised lines. This figure resembles art style with another similar mask discovered at the surface of Mohenjodaro and also with another mask of goat. The two side holes at the edge were made for fixing with some kind of thread. The edge of this mask was carefully made and the extra clay had been removed. The horns, ears and other facial details were prepared at the second stage

Details

  • Title: Human Mask (puppet)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 2700 BC - 2100 BC
  • Location: Sindh, Pakistan
  • Physical Dimensions: w31 x h51 x d21 cm (WIthout cover)
  • Type: Statue
  • Rights: National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi
  • Style: Indus Art
  • Place Part Of: Pakistan

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