Ancient Indus Elephant head, Harappa.

63. Elephant head.

Elephant head with stylized wide spread ears. Traces of red and white paint bands are visible on the face. Painting of elephants for ritual processions is a common practice in traditional India and the main colors are red and white.

This figurine may represent a tame elephant or an elephant that is being marked for sacrifice. Hand formed and incised.

Material: terra cotta
Dimensions: 4.8 cm height, 5.4 cm width, 4.6 cm breadth
Harappa, Lot 800-01
Harappa Museum, H87-348