The collection of the Archaeological Museum includes a clay figurine head, probably depicting Homer, who was worshiped as a local hero on the island. This male clay head, although largely destroyed, was discovered in 1952 during an excavation by the British School of Archaeology at Kofinas, a neighborhood in the city of Chios. Archaeologists believe that this head depicting a pensive, blind man represents Homer who, according to tradition, was blind. J.K. Anderson, a member of the excavating team, mentions that when looking at this find, one can identify ‘the blind man living in mountainous Chios’. The figurine can be seen in hall 2 of the permanent exhibition.