Doc Bwana's House of Shrunken Heads

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Doc Bwana's
House of Shrunken Heads

For many people, shrunken heads (or tsantsas, as they are called by the Jivaro tribesmen who make them) symbolize the dark, savage side of human nature. They function as potent icons of the barbaric and the primitive. But although some of us may suppress a shudder when we come across one of these diminutive totemistic trophies in a museum case, attic Hope Chest, or bedroom closet, one fact cannot be denied: shrunken heads are wonderful conversation pieces! And they have a special ornamental quality, too! When tastefully mounted and placed on the coffee table or parlor mantel, they always attract attention and elicit interesting remarks from guests. These anthropological accent items enhance any decor. And, in addition to their intrinsic aesthetic value, shrunken heads are also educational for children and never fail to leave a lasting impression on young minds.
If you enjoy shrunken heads as much as we do, and wish to begin your own collection, the following links will enable you to explore the exciting world of the tsantsa. You will journey with Jivaro warriors on thrilling head-hunting expeditions, see how heads are removed from bodies, and be able to learn the fascinating process by which they are shrunken to the size of a man's fist! The doorway to a unique and rewarding adventure awaits you below!

About the image at the top of the page: After much thought, I decided to call
this computer-generated image Shrunken Head. It portrays a Jivaro
shrunken head on a stick. Like an exotic flower on its graceful stem, this
skillfully produced example of fine Jivaro craftsmanship adds a touch of
color to a lush tropical background. Print copies of this work, suitable for
hanging in dens, living rooms, or boudoirs, may be ordered for $20.00
each (plus shipping) at the email address below. A perfect gift for any
special occasion, order your Shrunken Head print today!
Contact me at w.miller115@verizon.net

Don't Miss
Doc Bwana's Shrunken Head Museum!
Old Doc Bwana is hunting heads all over the
internet and showing them here!!! You'll see
more shrunken heads than you can shake
a blowgun at!

Click Here!!!
See the Shrunken Head Sold at Christie's!
Even a snob-appeal business like Christie's
can't resist the sheer charm
of a shrunken head!!!

Gaze Upon
The Frightful face of Doc bwana!!!
See the fearsome countenance
of the good doctor, and learn
why the jungle trembles
at his approach!!!

See Doc Bwana's Very Own Shrunken Head!
Meet Dinky, Doc's own little
bundle of shrunken sunshine!

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Caveats, Apologies, Disclaimers, Excuses

Serious students of the Tsantsa
should visit our
Shrunken Head Galleries!
All humor aside folks, shrunken heads
Are anthropological artifacts deserving
Serious study. The following four galleries
Adopt a more serious approach to a
fascinating subject.

Visit Gallery I

Visit Gallery II

Visit Gallery III

Visit Gallery IV