Shrunken head by psion005
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Description
Apophysis 2.02
How to make a Shrunken head
With the immediate fighting over, the warriors assemble back at agreed upon camps alongside a river away from the enemy's territory. It is here that the head shrinking process begins.
Now safe, the killer begins to work on the head. A slit is made in the neck and up the back of the head, allowing the skin and hair to be carefully peeled from the skull. The skull is then discarded into the river and left as a gift to the pani, the anaconda.
Carefully, the eyes are sewn shut with fine native fiber. The lips are closed and skewered with little wooden pegs, which are later removed and replaced with dangling strings. From here the tsantsa goes to the sacred boiling pots or cooking jars. The head is simmered for approximately an hour and a half to two hours. If the heads were left for any longer, the hair would have fallen out. On removal from the pots, the skin is dark and rubbery, and the head is about 1/3 its original size.
Peace
Andrew
Comments (10)
Awesome fractal and fascinating info. I wouldn't buy the recipe book mind you. lol I remember when people use to have these dangling from their rearview mirrors. Not the genuine article, I ain't that old! lol This one gets my vote, you put alot into it. Excellent.
Okay... cruel story, impressive flame. That's not a still live it's a still death.
Especially like that funky goatee! Back from the dead....head. Peace
Nicely done! Excellent colors and mood.
The thumb was chilling! Wow! This flame took on a shape and "mind" of its own...smile Fantatic find, super imagination! (=
Fantastic image, love the details and colours!
Groovy! Highly original work Andrew! Do you have these for sale? I could hang one on my rear view mirror :P Wonderfully executed crazy idea, I love this!
That is one attention riveting image, Andy! Very creative and original work, amazingly detailed and perfectly colored and lighted. The clarity of render is superior and really enhances the appeal and the sense of authenticity. Your text scenerio is the perfect travel narrative for this superb and mystical art! VOTE
Excellent work and interesting narration with it, very informative.
Very nice flame. Instructive, too. g