December 22, 2010

Artificial Cranium Deformation



Wikipedia: "Usually it is a part of a cultural ritual, aimed at creating a skull shape which is aesthetically more pleasing or associated with desirable attributes such as intelligence. For example, in the Nahai-speaking area of Tomman Island... a person with a finely elongated head is thought to be more intelligent, of higher status, and closer to the world of the spirits."


Above: Annoying looking methods  for shaping the skulls of children.  
Below: Examples of Skulls. 



































Via Wikipedia and Suhan's Blog

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