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Object Number 2004.29.10302
Display Title Shrunken head
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Jivaro Indians / Jivaran / Specimen in Milwaukee Public Museum. (White man) / (verso) See File 446 for notes regarding heads on opposite side.
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Jivaro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Dimensions Overall: 15.875 × 11.7475 cm (6 1/4 × 4 5/8 in.)

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