Colossal Head of a Deva

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Colossal Head of a Deva is a sculpture of a human head. The head is carved from stone and has a brown color with lighter and darker patches. The face is symmetrical, with a flat nose and lips that form a slight smile. The eyes are almond-shaped and closed. The eyebrows are straight and thick. The ears are small and protrude from the head. The head is adorned with a tall, pointed crown made up of concentric rings. The crown has a rounded top and is decorated with carved details. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.