Sunhead deity

In total, about thirty such anthropomorphic “sun-headed” creatures have been recorded in Tamgaly; There are 26 similar images at the moment. The oldest figures stand out for their expressiveness in height (0.4-0.75 m), technique, style, iconography, repertoire and the presence of a narrative structure. Figures of great height are depicted in static poses, with ornate “halos” created by various combinations of circles, dots, rays and circles.