Talk:Shrunken head
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[edit] Merge?
I am wondering whether this page should be merged with Head Hunter. Mona-Lynn 12:33, 17 Sep 2004 (UTC)
- Head shrinking is not a necessary part of headhunting, though. Many of the peoples who practiced headhunting did not shrink the heads (not sure what they did with them). The way the headhunter page is set up with a link to this one is likely the best way to do it.137.94.80.118 20:07, 16 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Nose Hair
Now, I know nothing about head shrinking but I was curious, the article says this 'The presence or absence of nose hair is one clue as to whether a shrunken head is authentic or a replica.' But isn't it somewhat simple to add fake nose hair? I doubt this is in any way a reliable factor just as the presence of eyes isn't much of a factor in identifying a real shrunken head.--A Sunshade Lust 04:01, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- The statement about nose hair is sourced; it comes from one of the external linked websites. [1]. Believe it or don't, but there it is. Smerdis of Tlön 13:45, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Headshrinker
If anyone agrees with me, and has the time, I think the Headshrinker article could quite comfortably be merged with this one. The Headshrinker article claims "African tribesmen" shrunk heads. Does anyone know if that is accurate? I was under the impression it was only practised in South America. Sandman303 11:06, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Trade in shrunken heads
On September 1st, 2006 user 201.21.200.147 added the following: [dubious — see talk page] in the "Trade in shrunken heads" section. I don't see anything here.
