Tiki Central / Tiki Marketplace / THOR's Victorian sideshow Museum twist...to Shrunken Head cases FOR YOUR TIKI BAR.
Post #566620 by THOR's on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 6:24 PM
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ALOHA! I was inspired by the idea to do a variation on my resin heads that made a lit case presentation that was dramatic and curious and exotic in an old world way. When Tsantsas (Shrunken Heads) were first seen in the Museums of curiosity in the late 1800's and early part of the Century, they were presented in these odd ways that combined Victorian formality with strange boxes and accents of "exotic" encasement. Red and black velvet cradled the dried remains and the juxtaposition was wonderfully strange..and intriguing. Horrific..and yet...eye candy un parallelled. So, Behold....before your eyes, the first in a series. My story is that these wee once seen by thousands of wide eyed seekers of the strange and exotic. Taken from dime museums that presented these cases and contents almost a century ago. These are all wired to light a dramatic , low watt warm glow inside the glass. The museum labels look old and well viewed...and the heads are detailed and full of their own stories..ready to be told. These are killer conversation pieces. They will add exotic enchanment and adventure...NO QUESTION to home Tiki bars and rooms of exotic decor. no two alike... I am showing these here on TC first...then will list in other auctions and avenues if they remain. Prices are very reasonable for the work and uniqueness at $350.00 each plus shipping unless you can meet me locally in LA area. Tonga hut and Mai Tai's are recommended place of exchange. Excuse any typos..i am doing a rum painting for a customer also and I "accidentally" drank me freakin' paint again. |