Rear view of boy initiate head with sacred hair lock

This rear view reveals the intricate hairstyle of a boy initiate to the Eleusinian Mysteries, with particular emphasis on the single long lock of hair falling from crown to nape. The preserved lock was kept uncut from childhood for eventual dedication to a divinity upon reaching adulthood. The elaborate curled coiffure demonstrates the ritual significance of hair in ancient Greek religious practice and coming-of-age ceremonies.