What is headshrinkers?

Headhunting, also known as headshrinking, is the practice of taking and preserving the head of a slain enemy as a trophy. Headhunting was practiced in various cultures all over the world, but it is most commonly associated with the tribes of the Amazon rainforest and the islands of Melanesia and Polynesia in the South Pacific. Headhunters were often viewed as fierce warriors or feared cannibals in the popular imagination.

The practice of headshrinking involved careful removal of the skin from the head, which was then boiled or smoked to shrink it down to a small, manageable size. The shrunken heads were often decorated with intricate tattoos or facial markings, and were believed to possess magical or spiritual power.

In modern times, headshrinking is considered a gruesome and unethical practice, and is illegal in most countries. However, shrunken heads remain objects of fascination for collectors and historians, and are often displayed in museums or private collections.