thor's new hyper real shrunken heads..Throwing in free rum sketch of each head!!!! - Tiki Marketplace

T THOR's Member Joined: Apr 30, 2004 Posts: 610	T THOR's Posted posted on Fri, Sep 5, 2008 7:59 AM Aloha TC OHANA!! I made three hanging heads yesterday that are KILLER in detail and finish... and am willing to sell for $225.00 ea. plus flat 10.00 shipping charge to those on TC here that see this post. BUT..IF CASH IS PAYED and you can meet me locally at Tonga Hut or close to Glendale/San Fernando Valley area in the next few days I will accept $200.00 flat PLUS throw in a small original RUM SKETCH of the shrunken head purchased. These will be matted and ready for framing! See my other threads for more on my shrunken heads. I do these ONLY as a side hobby because I love making them and they are not available in my galleries or online stores. These are made to represent what the Jivaro tribe's of the Amazon would do in the "drying stage" of making a traditional head. Some heads were confiscated by other tribes or explorers while still in this stage. Many people who have bought my heads prefer this look because they are VERY savage looking and impressive. In the real process..wooden skewers wrapped in hemp or gut were placed through lips(three skewers typically). Eyes were sewn shut and the hollow skin head was stuffed lightly with dry jungle herbs or grasses. The neck opening was held open with a loop made of a dried vine. The head was allowed to desiccate(dry)..sometimes in a smoke hut or safe area away from scavengers and insects. A braided hemp cord was sewn to the scalp and the head hung till more curing was completed. After this,skewers and neck ring were removed and the familiar twine was placed through the dry holes left from the skewers. Ceremonial heads were then given feather and beetle wing danglers. Many had head dresses made of Toucan and Macaw feathers. These look DEAD REAL!! I have done endless research to get these looking like this. I showed these last night to a man who is associated with Ripley's Museums and he said they look better than the real thing...and he said he's seen many! I have gotten many e-mails from those who already own these heads and they tell me consistently that they are the highlight/ conversation piece of their bars and home Tiki decor. People are seriously taken by the realism. I will list these till Sunday AM..then place on Ebay if these are not sold and start the bid at $200.00. These are listed ONLY here on TC as of today. If interested, I will take first come, first serve!! Like last time..I will go by responses here on this thread as order of dibs! Buyers can pick these up from me at the Tonga Hut like last time or I am happy to ship upon receipt of payment. Cash, cashiers check or M.O. GREATLY preferred. Again..I have 3 hanging heads..see bellow. Also see my other thread on the post mounted heads...a few still available. Happy hunting!!!!! THOR [ Edited by: THOR's 2008-09-21 04:03 ]

Aloha TC OHANA!!

I made three hanging heads yesterday that are KILLER in detail and finish... and am willing to sell for $225.00 ea. plus flat 10.00 shipping charge to those on TC here that see this post. BUT..IF CASH IS PAYED and you can meet me locally at Tonga Hut or close to Glendale/San Fernando Valley area in the next few days I will accept $200.00 flat PLUS throw in a small original RUM SKETCH of the shrunken head purchased. These will be matted and ready for framing!

See my other threads for more on my shrunken heads. I do these ONLY as a side hobby because I love making them and they are not available in my galleries or online stores. These are made to represent what the Jivaro tribe's of the Amazon would do in the "drying stage" of making a traditional head. Some heads were confiscated by other tribes or explorers while still in this stage. Many people who have bought my heads prefer this look because they are VERY savage looking and impressive.

In the real process..wooden skewers wrapped in hemp or gut were placed through lips(three skewers typically). Eyes were sewn shut and the hollow skin head was stuffed lightly with dry jungle herbs or grasses. The neck opening was held open with a loop made of a dried vine. The head was allowed to desiccate(dry)..sometimes in a smoke hut or safe area away from scavengers and insects. A braided hemp cord was sewn to the scalp and the head hung till more curing was completed. After this,skewers and neck ring were removed and the familiar twine was placed through the dry holes left from the skewers. Ceremonial heads were then given feather and beetle wing danglers. Many had head dresses made of Toucan and Macaw feathers.

These look DEAD REAL!! I have done endless research to get these looking like this. I showed these last night to a man who is associated with Ripley's Museums and he said they look better than the real thing...and he said he's seen many! I have gotten many e-mails from those who already own these heads and they tell me consistently that they are the highlight/ conversation piece of their bars and home Tiki decor. People are seriously taken by the realism.

I will list these till Sunday AM..then place on Ebay if these are not sold and start the bid at $200.00. These are listed ONLY here on TC as of today. If interested, I will take first come, first serve!! Like last time..I will go by responses here on this thread as order of dibs! Buyers can pick these up from me at the Tonga Hut like last time or I am happy to ship upon receipt of payment. Cash, cashiers check or M.O. GREATLY preferred. Again..I have 3 hanging heads..see bellow. Also see my other thread on the post mounted heads...a few still available.

Happy hunting!!!!! THOR

[ Edited by: THOR's 2008-09-21 04:03 ]

Post #406104 by THOR's on Fri, Sep 5, 2008 7:59 AM