Shrunken heads were used by cultures in NW parts of the Amazon. They were primarily used as trophies and for religious ceremonies. One of the most famous tribes to make shrunken heads were the Shuar people from Ecuador and Peru. They referred to shrunken heads as tsantsa. Shrunken heads were used to frighten enemies during war time. This listing is for the shrunken head replica and stand pictured. Shrunken head replicas are not made from real skulls. The heads can fit in the palm of your hand as depicted in the last photo. The stand is approximately 1 foot tall.
