Castner, James L.

Shrunken Heads

Gainseville, FL: Feline Press, 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 4to (large). As New / As New. Item #015525

Pictorial boards with colour photo of decorated shrunken head, 160pp. Richly illustrated with 150 colour photos (and 25 b/w). Binding tight, as new in matching d/w. Practiced by the Jivaroan tribes in Ecuador and Peru, the taking and shrinking of the head of an enemy or for ceremonial purposes (Shuar) was done for specific ritual intent. These authentic shrunken heads are known as Tsantas. This book seeks to document the few remaining Tsantas in existence and their provenance after procured by museums and collectors in the 1860s.

Price (CAD): $200.00