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Jivaro shrunken heads  
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Shrunken heads made by the Jivaro Indians of Ecuador are displayed in a small exhibit. Look closely at the front of the picture and you will notice an unusual head: it's not human, it's a sloth, used in initiation ceremonies.

 

 

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