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Embodying Indus Life

Three female figurines with painted fan-shaped headdresses from Harappa

Many of the fan-shaped headdresses were painted black. While the headdress may have been worn as a symbol of distinction, it has been suggested that this type of headdress actually represents black hair stretched over a frame made of bamboo or some other material.

Approximate dimensions (W x H x D) of the most complete figurine: 6.1 x 7.5 x 3.2 cm.

Female Figurines
Headdress
Harappa
Photograph
Sharri R. Clark
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