A bust is a [[statue|sculpted]] or cast representation of the [[upper body]], depicting a person's head and neck, and a variable portion of the chest and shoulders without arms. The piece is normally supported by a plinth. The bust is generally a [[portrait]] intended to record the appearance of an individual, but may sometimes represent a type. Busts are made from various materials, such as [[marble (stone)|marble]], bronze, terracotta, plaster, [[wax]] or wood.