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Media Restricted
Shrunken head
Media Restricted
Object Number 35-41-30/918
Display Title Shrunken head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shrunken human head, bearded, sewn, wearing seed bead necklace
Classification
  • Special
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Guarana
  • Jivaro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Materials Human bone, Human hair, Human skin, Fiber, Seed
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 9.5 cm (4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-41-30/918

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