This Shuar Chief Shrunken Head is an item that will get everyone talking! Each Reduced Head is handcrafted and meticulously detailed and is delivered in its personalized wooden box. It’s a perfect creepy display for your desk or bookshelf.
Shuar Chief Shrunken Head
The practice of head reduction originally had a religious meaning. By reducing an enemy’s head it was believed that the spirit of the enemy was taken and forced to serve the reducer. It also prevents the soul from returning to avenge his death. Also it served as an intimidating instrument for enemies and as a war trophy to be proudly displayed by the victor.