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Post #493970 by ZuluMagoo on Sun, Nov 15, 2009 8:39 PM

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Phase II is wrapping up nicely, lots of finished pics coming soon. In the meantime, a few quick shots of one of the decor items I recently made. Inspired by the shrunken head display at the Mai Kai, I created a shrunken head shrine mounted on the wall behind the booth.

I got this shrunken head on eBay. They come from the Jivaro tribe in Ecuador. They strech goat skin over a head mold and ley it dry and then add animal hair. They look really great and come in various sizes. This is a 5" head.

I found this exotic display at an antique store a year or so ago, I think it was about $10, but perfect for the shrine.

A few misc supplies (including chicken bones soaked in bleach overnight)

Some hot glue....and done. My 7 year old has named him Fred the Shrunken Head.
Looks great in the dim lights.