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Shrunken head 1
Artwork/
Angela Thouless

Shrunken head 1

2021

Info

Title: Shrunken head 1
Year: 2021
Size: 400 x 500 mm together or 200 x 250mm
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

Description
This painting is inspired by the Jivaroan tribes. The only tribes known to have shrunken
human heads that are used for trophy, ritual, or trade purposes. Many tribe leaders
would show off their heads to scare enemies.

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