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Male figurines

Male figurines from the ancient Indus civilization.

"Priest King" Forehead

The central ornament worn on the forehead of the famous "priest-king" sculpture from Mohenjo-daro appears to represent an eye bead, possibly made of gold with steatite inlay in the center. >

Male Terracotta Figurine

Few Indus figurines exude so much character making it seem like it was based on a real person. >

Male figurine

Male figurine (H2000-4975/9878-07) from Trench 43. >

Male Figurine or Diety

"Male figurine or deity with goatlike beard wears a horned headdress that is broken. Almond-shaped eyes and serene mouth are distinctive of the molded masks of a similar horned, bearded deity (cat. no. 122)," writes Dr. Kenoyer (Ancient Cities, p. 2… >

Male figurine

Male figurine (H2000-4976/10,024-01) from Trench 43. >

Male figurine

Male figurine (H2000-4974/9845-01) from Trench 43. >

Three male figurines from Harappa

Male figurines may be distinguished by genitalia and/or small flat nipples. A few male figurines wear chokers with pendants very similar to those worn by females. Some males are depicted with bowed legs. Approximate dimensions (W x H x D) of the … >

Standing male figurine from Harappa

Other male figurines stand with their hands on their hips and their legs pressed together, a common posture for female figurines. Approximate dimensions (W x H x D): 4.0 x 9.7 x 2.8 cm. >

Male figurine from Harappa

A few male figurines demonstrate unusual postures such as one with one leg extended forward and the other extended behind. Male figurines also sometimes wear a simple headband around the top of the head. Approximate dimensions (W x H x D): 4.3 x… >

Two seated male figurines from Harappa

Most male figurines from Harappa sit with knees bent and arms at the sides of the legs or around the knees. Some of these figurines have facial features and even genitalia, and a few have stylized legs joined into a single projection. Approximat… >

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