A broad, long nose with flared nostrils provides
the "structural" balance of the face. The coffee-
bean eyes are close set, the lips pursed, ears
nicely modeled with a circular 'knob' in relief to
suggest the ear passage, or perhaps indicating
earspools. A handsome cap composed of an
intricate pattern cleverly gives the impression of
woven fabric. Such heads as this were made as
permanent symbols of a warrior's prowess in
battle, who in their own otherworldly journey,
wished to take with them reminders of those
they conquered. In stark contrast to the brutality
of war, the sculptor has here given defeat an
expression of serenity and peaceful repose.
- (PF.2905)
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