CAUTION-Human Skulls Antique Store

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by bosko69, Jan 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM.

  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Here's some photos I took in a fascinating shop on Royale St. in New Orleans back in 1995.I believe these were for sale.
    The first pic (skulls) were listed as- '100 to 200 Hundred Year Old Bound Yoruba Skull' and '2500 year old Egyptian Mummy Head'.

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    bosko69, Jan 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Just imagine the remains of your grandparents on display like that, and worse, up for sale.:(
    Not something that should be shown as interestig items, imo.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Although a number of cultures have practiced cranial deformation, the only African example is among the Mangbetu in the Congo, not the Yoruba.
     
    2manybooks, Jan 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    With respect...I have no issues with such showing.
     
    wlwhittier, Jan 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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  5. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    I'm sure they don't bite. It's fine.
     
    Shangas, Jan 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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