Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
tradition
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
shrunken head
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
symbol of power
spiritual belief |
| gptkbp:hasExhibit |
various museums worldwide
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
19th century
early 20th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
tsantsa (head shrinking)
|
| gptkbp:illegalTrade |
yes
|
| gptkbp:material |
human head
|
| gptkbp:modernUse |
rarely practiced
|
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:Shuar_people
gptkb:Huambisa_people gptkb:Achuar_people Aguaruna people |
| gptkbp:processor |
boiling
drying removal of skull application of hot stones and sand sewing lips |
| gptkbp:prohibitedByLaw |
gptkb:Ecuador
gptkb:Peru |
| gptkbp:purpose |
gptkb:award
gptkb:ritual revenge spiritual protection |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Ecuador
gptkb:Peru gptkb:Amazon_rainforest |
| gptkbp:UNESCOStatus |
not recognized as heritage
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jívaro
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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