The authentication and repatriation of a ceremonial tsantsa to its country of origin (Ecuador)
Abstract Tsantsas, commonly referred to as “shrunken heads”, are unique and valuable antiquities that were produced by the Shuar, Achuar, Awajún/Aguaruna, Wampís/Huambisa, and Candoshi-Shampra (SAAWC) peoples until the mid twentieth century. Originally used with ceremonial purpose during important s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Heritage Science |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-021-00518-z |