A61 Shrunken Head reproduction Tsantsa by Local Tribesmen Oddities Curiosities taxidermy preserved specimen display home decor oddity order tribe

Please note: The acrylic post we have him displayed on out of the dome is not include with this purchase.

A61 #1.3 This guy is too dope! Check out the details! Sure to creep even the stoutest of hearts! He has been made by local tribesmen with indigenous features. He has very long hair and facial hair. Each head offered has been individually crafted. The tribesmen use domestic goats (species: farmed domestic goats) for the hide and hair. The also use the tribe methods used to make the original shrunken heads. The head was individually crafted from goat hide and hair in Ecuador by a talented artisan using methods comparable to original tsantsa (head shrinking). There is a string attached so your head may be hung or it can be removed. String is also used to sew the mouth and eyes shut on these guys. This guy is displayed in a glass dome with a wood base , approx. size 8 1/2 x 6", see ruler in last picture.
The shrinking of human heads was originally only practiced by the Shuar people of Ecuador to trap the souls of their enemies. They later became popular due to European demand from collectors for them.

It is no longer legal to shrink human heads so the modern tourist pieces are made from the skin of farmed domestic goats.



NOTE: If your item is in a glass dome please be aware that the domes are NOT permanently connected to the base. Care has to be taken when opening or removing the dome so not to damage the display or specimen.

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We also specialize in Antique Victorian Style displays, insects, animals as well as many other handmade wonderful and unique items and displays! I have lots of little items for your curiosity cabinets as well!

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