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A Shrunken Head Auctioned
by Christie's!

Yes, folks, that's right. Even the respectable Christie's has sold a shrunken head, thereby
proving the infinite appeal and fascination which these these little fellows possess. Wouldn't
this head look wonderful on your desk or coffee-table? Can't you just imagine the excitement
at your house if you found this amazing tsantsa under the Christmas Tree? Or hanging on the
Christmas Tree? It would be a holiday surprise like no other, something the family would never 
forget! Christie's auctioned the head to its lucky winner on September 21'st, 1981. It subsequently 
came into the possession of a company called Arte Primitivo, who sold it on November 19'th, 
1997. The  picture copied below, along with the caption, appeared in the 
online catalogue of Arte Primitivo.

 "213. Jivaro Shrunken Head Amazonian tsantsa, short haired variety human head, a little larger than normal Indian heads taken in battle and used as talismans of power. With mouth sewn and wearing a small feathered diadem. About 5"H. One ear lobe slightly eaten and a few cracks at the neckline. Generally exc. and a fine example of a genuine Indian shrunken head. Ca. 1900-1920. Ex. Collection of "The World Museum", Tulsa, Oklahoma and originally sold at Christie's, Sept. 21, 1981. 12500 6500"

Contact the sellers to find out if they have more shrunken heads available for auction. And
remember! These little heads sell as fast as hotcakes, so get your bids in quickly! For
more information, contact:

Arte Primitivo Gallery
Howard S. Rose Gallery
3 East 65th Street - Suite 2
New York, NY 10021
(212) 570-6999         Fax: (212) 570-1899
arteprimitivo@earthlink.net

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