The Iban are a subgroup of the Dayak in Borneo (Malaysia), and their trophy heads (antu pala) were obtained from their enemies; they believed...
Is it legal to own human skulls?
In short: It depends.
Owning them falls into a gray area almost everywhere...
Mokomokai trophy heads are a cultural and ceremonial element of the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, with a history deeply rooted in...
The skulls, and sometimes other remains belonging to deceased relatives, were decorated and carried on the back during mourning.
They were believed to have the power to...
The warriors of the Marquesas Islands, famous for their elaborate and enormous tattoos, trophies and large war clubs...
