For centuries, the natives of the Peruvian highlands would leave the bodies of their honored dead inside sheltered caves. Thanks to the low humidity, the cadavers would naturally mummify, while the accompanying clothing and grave goods were perfectly preserved. One unusual feature of those burials would puzzle scientists for years- the skulls were strangely elongated. Researchers would eventually determine the unique shape was created by tightly binding the skulls of newborns.
Ojeart brings us this detailed reproduction of a skull from one those mummies. It not only incorporates the stretched skull shape, but the ornate hair braiding found on many of the specimens. Absolutely wonderful work.
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