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Scenic City Oddities

Where Macabre meets Magical

Shrunken Head Reproduction

$141.99

Pickup available at 2001 North Chamberlain Avenue

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This shrunken head reproduction, prepared in Tsantsa, is made by local tribesmen and is a unique oddity and curiosity gift. The origin of this practice lies in the traditional methods of head shrinking used by indigenous tribes. This item serves as a fascinating and exotic piece for those interested traditinal tribe practices. 

A61b     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).  String is also used to sew the mouth and eyes shut on these guys.  This guy is displayed in a glass dome with wood base display and sits on a piece of wood (head and wood are removable), approx. size 10 x 7", 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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* What We Specialize In:
Antique Victorian-Style Displays & Dark Academia decor
Ethical Taxidermy & Insect Displays (Anthropomorphic, bone art, animal, insect art and specimens)
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* Our Sustainability Promise: We care deeply about the natural world. We do our absolute best to ensure that all plant, animal, and insect specimens used in our displays are sustainably and ethically sourced.

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* Shipping & Safe Arrival Guarantee
Expert Packaging: All displays are meticulously packed to ensure a safe, damage-free arrival.
Full Insurance Included: Postal insurance (USPS, ShipSaver, etc.) is 100% included in your shipping fees or item pricing.

** In the Unlikely Event of Shipping Damage:
Please contact us as soon as you receive the damaged item and forward pictures of the damaged item, box and label.  We will then determine the best course of action to correct rectify the issue. 
Per standard carrier rules, postal services now require the recipient to bring the damaged item, the original box, and all original packing material into a local post office for a physical inspection before insurance claims are approved. Once you have the item inspected, simply forward us a copy of the postal receipt acknowledging the inspection and USPS damage, and we will process your refund. 
Our priority is secure packaging, saving us both the stress of dealing with shipping issues and trying to avoid these scenarios entirely!

* Return Policy-Applies only to items that accept returns:
If you need to make a return, please contact us as soon as your item arrives.
Timeline: Return requests must be made within 14 days of delivery, and the item must arrive back to us within 30 days of the delivery date.
Condition: Items must be returned in their original condition and original packaging.
Refund Breakdowns:
Buyer pays return shipping. The original item cost is refunded once received.  Shipping costs are non-refundable.

*Incorrect or Insufficient Addresses:
Please double-check your shipping address at checkout! If an item is returned to us by the carrier due to an incorrect or insufficient address:
To Reship: We will happily resend the item to your corrected address once the buyer purchases a new shipping label to cover the secondary postage.  A link for the new postage amount will be sent to the buyer.
For a Refund: We will refund your payment minus the shipping and handling costs, shipping charges are non-refundable.