Feline figurine from Harappa
Among the dangerous wild animals represented in the figurine corpus are large wild felines.
Feline objects and motifs from ancient Indus Civilization sites. It is often unclear which particular feline these depict.
Feline figurine from Harappa
Many of the feline figurines are depicted with collars around their necks (as with the rhinoceros). Rather than indicating that these large cats were tame, this symbol of domestication may have been used in rituals of sympathetic magic to obtain a
Two feline figurines from Harappa
Other feline figurines with large round ears and beards may represent tigers or lions. They are often depicted either standing or lying down with their legs extended to one side.
Approximate dimensions (W x H(L) x D) of the larger figurine: 3.3 x 8.2
Feline figurine with "coffee bean" eyes from Harappa
It has been suggested that some feline figurines have anthropomorphic facial features. While features such as "coffee bean" eyes are unusual, the facial features of many animal figurines are stylized.
Mask/amulet from Harappa
Loosely included under the rubric of terracotta "figurines" are the terracotta masks found at some Harappan sites. One mask clearly has a feline face with an open mouth with exposed fangs, a beard, small round ears and upright bovine horns.