Head of a little Faun

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This cast has been identified as a faun for a long time, despite the source sculpture remaining unidentified. It's one of several works with this theme in the Crawford Art Gallery collection, including The Piping Faun, The Clapping Faun, John Hogan’s The Drunken Faun, and Andrew O’Connor’s La Faunesse. Wing-like forms emerging from his tightly curled hair distinguish this bust from others, suggesting it might be a depiction of Mercury or Hermes instead of the typical faun.