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A bust is a sculpted representation of the upper part of the human figure, typically depicting a person's head and neck, along with a variable portion of their chest and shoulders. The piece is usually supported by a plinth. These forms capture the likeness of an individual. They can be created using various sculpture mediums such as marble, bronze, terracotta or wood. A similar term, "aust," represents the upper part of an animal or mythical creature. Sculptural portrait heads from classical antiquity are often displayed as busts; however, these are frequently fragments from full-body statues or were created to be inserted into an existing body.