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Title: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: doodbledoo on June 07, 2012, 05:57 am
First of all I want to make it clear that I'm not trolling or kidding around and I'd appreciate you to reciprocate that: if there is no interest then just tell me straight up and I'll be on my way.

I'm making this post to check if there's any interest in legitimate shrunken human heads, creating them is something of a hobby to me and I occasionally sell to collectors. I would be more than happy to greatly reduce my price in exchange for the anonymity that bitcoins and the tor network offers, perhaps $1500 USD a piece (bitcoin equivalent). That is about $3500 cheaper than the regular price, however since this is the internet I obviously will not be able to undertake commissioned work as I usually would.

So, is there any interest?

p.s if you don't feel comfortable posting here a private message from a throwaway account will do fine as well. Just let me know.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: captainjojo on June 07, 2012, 06:08 am
Just out of curiosity, where do you source your materials?  I wasn't aware you could pick up human heads at the local grocery store. :)
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: dopeyopy on June 07, 2012, 06:09 am
Most shrunken heads these days are made from animals.

Do you make yours from animals or humans?
If it is animals: Do you utilize animal by-products from the meat industries, roadkill etc?
                      Do you kill your own animal solely for the purpose of making shrunken heads?

It's illegal in Australia (and most parts of the world) to buy and sell human body parts.

I understand that whilst SR sells illegal items, the people that buy these things are the people that plan on ingesting them personally and that no-one is hurt in the process. To make SH you must of course, cut off someone or somethings head. Thats hurting someone besides the buyer.

I'm not sure that SR is the right place to sell actual body parts, fresh or preserved.

I might be wrong, there might be a huge call for them, but if there was i would like to see people think about the ethics behind things like this.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: doodbledoo on June 07, 2012, 06:43 am
Just out of curiosity, where do you source your materials?  I wasn't aware you could pick up human heads at the local grocery store. :)

I'm not quite silly enough to answer that. I assure you however that I don't waltz around lopping heads off of the living. I'm an artist with a few connections, not a murderer.


Most shrunken heads these days are made from animals.

Do you make yours from animals or humans?
If it is animals: Do you utilize animal by-products from the meat industries, roadkill etc?
                      Do you kill your own animal solely for the purpose of making shrunken heads?

It's illegal in Australia (and most parts of the world) to buy and sell human body parts.

I understand that whilst SR sells illegal items, the people that buy these things are the people that plan on ingesting them personally and that no-one is hurt in the process. To make SH you must of course, cut off someone or somethings head. Thats hurting someone besides the buyer.

I'm not sure that SR is the right place to sell actual body parts, fresh or preserved.

I might be wrong, there might be a huge call for them, but if there was i would like to see people think about the ethics behind things like this.

The heads are human.

Nobody is hurt in the production of these pieces because... well, by the time we 'meet' they aren't in any position to feel a thing! If your next question is whether I have any part in the death, the answer is also no.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: dopeyopy on June 07, 2012, 06:47 am
What country are you in and where would you ship to?
I would be worried about customs not allowing it into the country.


Are you a grave robber?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 07, 2012, 06:52 am
Interesting, It's not something I would buy and I think as long as your not killing people. More power to you.
 
I remember last I saw documentary on History Channel where they went to the Amazon to meet with a remote tribe that dabbled in head shrinking or at least the last known tribe to dabble in head shrinking.

Pics? Video?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: captainjojo on June 07, 2012, 07:08 am
Given that you are considering listing this product on SR, is this legal, illegal or simply a grey market item?

Although I might find it a little creepy, I suppose it's no more disturbing than those human body exhibit shows that travel around from science center to science center. 

So long as nobody is getting hurt, it's a free market, although I don't really see there being much demand for something like that on SR, since smoking or ingesting them is unlikely to do anything more than give you an upset stomach.

Maybe you should get together with Nomad who is selling black light skulls.  Buy one shrunken head and get a black light skull free. :)
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: TheStealthyRacoon on June 07, 2012, 07:12 am
Most shrunken heads these days are made from animals.

Do you make yours from animals or humans?

The heads are human.
Well I don't know about everyone else, but I just crapped my pants  :P
Although the idea is very interesting, could you provide pictures?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: doodbledoo on June 07, 2012, 07:21 am
What country are you in and where would you ship to?
I would be worried about customs not allowing it into the country.

Are you a grave robber?

I'm in the US and I don't understand why I wouldn't ship anywhere, from what I've read SilkRoad takes the view that successful/unsuccessful delivery is the risk of the buyer, correct? Maybe don't order if you're from a country with strict and effective customs and you suspect it won't make it through. It's going to show up on a scanner as organic material no matter how I pack it, so be aware of that and the fact I will have to pack it in a box to conceal the odd shape. I have no idea what procedures are regarding body parts, but I suspect it will be illegal in most places.

No, I'm not a grave robber and I won't be answering any more questions re: sources.

@Guru
They are amazing, don't you think? It's such a shame that most museums have stopped displaying such powerfully emotive art. The human body is an incredible thing, speaking of exhibitions my most recent visit was to the famous Bodies: The Exhibition. I don't think I've ever been so in awe at the very structure of ourselves, it's so beautiful and complex it almost makes me believe in a higher power as silly as that sounds.

@Glocks
I don't keep up with these sorts of things but I'm sure there are still pockets of tribes that practice traditional head shrinking, it's very interesting. I don't know about pictures or videos, at least on the public forum.



Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 07, 2012, 07:30 am
What country are you in and where would you ship to?
I would be worried about customs not allowing it into the country.

Are you a grave robber?

I'm in the US and I don't understand why I wouldn't ship anywhere, from what I've read SilkRoad takes the view that successful/unsuccessful delivery is the risk of the buyer, correct? Maybe don't order if you're from a country with strict and effective customs and you suspect it won't make it through. It's going to show up on a scanner as organic material no matter how I pack it, so be aware of that and the fact I will have to pack it in a box to conceal the odd shape. I have no idea what procedures are regarding body parts, but I suspect it will be illegal in most places.

No, I'm not a grave robber and I won't be answering any more questions re: sources.

@Guru
They are amazing, don't you think? It's such a shame that most museums have stopped displaying such powerfully emotive art. The human body is an incredible thing, speaking of exhibitions my most recent visit was to the famous Bodies: The Exhibition. I don't think I've ever been so in awe at the very structure of ourselves, it's so beautiful and complex it almost makes me believe in a higher power as silly as that sounds.

@Glocks
I don't keep up with these sorts of things but I'm sure there are still pockets of tribes that practice traditional head shrinking, it's very interesting. I don't know about pictures or videos, at least on the public forum.

One last question, Are you obtaining them from a Crematory? Kind of seems logical to me because the is destroyed and there is no evidence left. Or maybe from University medical labs? Crematory seems more likely. It seems cool to me. But I also intend on giving my body up to Science when I die.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: mito on June 07, 2012, 11:28 am
What's the ROA for the heads?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Buho on June 07, 2012, 12:49 pm
Your one creepy guy I´ll tell you that.

http://www.awesomeoff.com/images/entries/mainview/shrunken_head1.jpg

How do you smoke these?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: DrGonzoII on June 07, 2012, 01:09 pm
For some reason, I feel that customs would give you a heck of lot more than a love letter if someone got caught importing one. And if it came out that it was purchased through SR, I could imagine a whole media scare about kids buying body parts online to get high.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: mito on June 07, 2012, 02:52 pm
You're not that Canadian psycho mailing body parts, are ya?



 :D
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: hoffa on June 07, 2012, 03:17 pm
Can you actually order a specific head? Like I am wanting blonde hair green eyes, female head with her mouth opened?

If this is an option I am in! And no I'm not trolling I am serious, I really really like green eyes! ;)
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: LeisureLass on June 07, 2012, 03:23 pm
I'm curious as to the process of shrinking.  I mean, wouldn't you have to extract the skull?  How would you shrink bone?

And I have to admit I kind of would like one provided it was all ethical - you know, came from the cadaver of a person who died a natural death and willed their body to the arts :)
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: diskoking23 on June 07, 2012, 03:45 pm
Does is come with a lanyard? I'd quite like a couple hanging from my keychain... Or maybe my rear-veiw mirror?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: hoffa on June 07, 2012, 03:58 pm
Does is come with a lanyard? I'd quite like a couple hanging from my keychain... Or maybe my rear-veiw mirror?

Fuck that's funny disk like big fluffy dice bro. Or maybe a flava flave style chain around your neck? You would so be Pimp haha +1 cunt!
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: MissAcri on June 07, 2012, 08:28 pm
Can you actually order a specific head? Like I am wanting blonde hair green eyes, female head with her mouth opened?

If this is an option I am in! And no I'm not trolling I am serious, I really really like green eyes! ;)

Now that is fucking creepy as I have blonde hair and green eyes.

Mouth open? What are you planning on doing with it? ...
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: uniwiz on June 07, 2012, 08:43 pm
Can you actually order a specific head? Like I am wanting blonde hair green eyes, female head with her mouth opened?

If this is an option I am in! And no I'm not trolling I am serious, I really really like green eyes! ;)

Now that is fucking creepy as I have blonde hair and green eyes.

Mouth open? What are you planning on doing with it? ...

What do you think?  ;)

Very interesting product.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 07, 2012, 09:00 pm
I want to see pictures.  Scrub your meta data before posting if you don't know how to do that send me a message I'lll walk you through it, I respect many forms of market I just am very curious to see how legitimate this actually is.  If there were a bunch of people getting their heads cut off and murdered the whole world would know of it...  All you would need is a friend that works at the local morg.

Don't get caught for this shit, that would look absolutely horrible.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Tyl3rdurden on June 07, 2012, 09:03 pm
This is really weird lol
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: redalloverthelandguyhere on June 07, 2012, 09:07 pm
Would be someone out there into this kind of stuff. A bit morbid but the tribes did behead enemies and shrink then to hang on huts. At one time they were 'common' and rij folk who went to exotic places would buy one as a dinner table conversation piece.

I'd sooner have some hash myself.

That would shrink also in time.

I could mould it like a head.

Feel free to fund my artistic endeavor,
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Tyl3rdurden on June 07, 2012, 09:17 pm
Could just post them to girls you used to date!
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: n0n00dz4u on June 07, 2012, 09:52 pm
Very interested in procuring one of these.

Not up $1500 yet but collecting these would be an avid hobby of mine :)
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: hoffa on June 07, 2012, 11:20 pm
Can you actually order a specific head? Like I am wanting blonde hair green eyes, female head with her mouth opened?

If this is an option I am in! And no I'm not trolling I am serious, I really really like green eyes! ;)

Now that is fucking creepy as I have blonde hair and green eyes.

Mouth open? What are you planning on doing with it? ...

No not creepy, you maybe just the "head" I'm looking for.  ;)
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: doodbledoo on June 08, 2012, 02:38 am
Can you actually order a specific head? Like I am wanting blonde hair green eyes, female head with her mouth opened?

If this is an option I am in! And no I'm not trolling I am serious, I really really like green eyes! ;)

I have quite a few under glass that I've previously made, so unless you're after a strange skin color/hair color combination I probably have something you'd like. About the eyes, that can't be done. I'm sure some have done it by inserting realistic glass eyes but I have no experience with that sort of thing.

@LeisureLass
Yes, the skull is removed and later replaced with a wire mesh so the head keeps its shape. It's perfectly ethical.

@Dominatrix
I would prefer not to post pictures on the forum for passersby to gawk at. If anyone is genuinely interested I wouldn't mind sharing a few pictures privately to assure them I'm legitimate, but I would need to learn how to clean them of data first.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 08, 2012, 04:00 am
Are you on linux pc or mac I can send you directions for any of them.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 08, 2012, 04:01 am
I wanna see pics too please.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 08, 2012, 04:13 am
How are you going to explain this if your door gets kicked in for drugs and they find some head ???

News status ferrrrsure.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 08, 2012, 04:15 am
How are you going to explain this if your door gets kicked in for drugs and they find some head ???

News status ferrrrsure.

I think if they kicked in my door, I would rather get caught with shrunken heads than a shit load of MDMA
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 08, 2012, 04:21 am
How are you going to explain this if your door gets kicked in for drugs and they find some head ???

News status ferrrrsure.

I think if they kicked in my door, I would rather get caught with shrunken heads than a shit load of MDMA

Yeah but shrunken head and mdma O.O.

Then the big D would come on and be like MDMA causes people to have sexual shrunkin head fetish.  The war on drugs would reach a new level lol.

*sigh*
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 08, 2012, 04:44 am
How are you going to explain this if your door gets kicked in for drugs and they find some head ???

News status ferrrrsure.

I think if they kicked in my door, I would rather get caught with shrunken heads than a shit load of MDMA

Yeah but shrunken head and mdma O.O.

Then the big D would come on and be like MDMA causes people to have sexual shrunkin head fetish.  The war on drugs would reach a new level lol.

*sigh*


I could see the news headlines now. As if the politicians need another reason to put non violent drug users behind bars. Fucking Cops.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: xl4 on June 08, 2012, 06:07 am
i'm curious how it could be proven to be legitimate?

i mean... i'd have a hard time telling the difference between a replica you can buy in new orleans and an authentic shrunken head. are there before and after pictures sent along with it or something? most people would think 1500 is quite a lot, but if it's for an actual authentic shrunken head i'd think that it would be way under market value. i have no idea what heads go for these days ya know. but i assume being in the US a human head would be quite expensive.

must be nice to have a friend that just tosses you a few human heads every now and then. "hey bud, just got a fresh batch of heads... see any you like?"

what other kind of weird shit do you do? you should so do an AMA on reddit... they'd love you
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 08, 2012, 07:40 am
i'm curious how it could be proven to be legitimate?

i mean... i'd have a hard time telling the difference between a replica you can buy in new orleans and an authentic shrunken head. are there before and after pictures sent along with it or something? most people would think 1500 is quite a lot, but if it's for an actual authentic shrunken head i'd think that it would be way under market value. i have no idea what heads go for these days ya know. but i assume being in the US a human head would be quite expensive.

must be nice to have a friend that just tosses you a few human heads every now and then. "hey bud, just got a fresh batch of heads... see any you like?"

what other kind of weird shit do you do? you should so do an AMA on reddit... they'd love you

As crazy as it sounds this could turn into a huge market with a lot of profit potential 1500 seems ridiculously cheap if it's legit, there has to be some dead fetish .onion site somewhere I can only imagine O.O, I'd reach out to those weirdos.  I will donate my reshippers and I'll be an official shrunkin head reseller for you doodbledoo  ;)

I'd donate my head to this when I die... Just don't sell me to some sicko that's going to be taking advantage of my mouf :( and can you shrink me into sticking my tounge out and squinting my eyes?  that would be sick :P

It seems highly risky though I have a pretty good idea of how you're getting these heads and it seems sooner or later someones going to pop one on someone, after that run the dna cause who ever gets popped with it is obviously going to be labeled as some killer or something.  Dna is going to come back they're going to realize who it is what morg they were burried at find the morgtition who will likely snitch on you etc... I just hope you treat this shit like we treat our business dude.  Snitches ruin everything and all those families are going to want to shoot you once they realize what you did with their grandma :(
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: doodbledoo on June 08, 2012, 07:46 am
i'm curious how it could be proven to be legitimate?

i mean... i'd have a hard time telling the difference between a replica you can buy in new orleans and an authentic shrunken head. are there before and after pictures sent along with it or something? most people would think 1500 is quite a lot, but if it's for an actual authentic shrunken head i'd think that it would be way under market value. i have no idea what heads go for these days ya know. but i assume being in the US a human head would be quite expensive.

I don't know much about counterfeits beyond what I've casually googled, so in short I don't know. It only takes collectors a few seconds to determine authenticity so there must be an obvious difference. At a guess I would say its the skin; I can't imagine how one would convincingly replicate human skin. Even when shrunk it has a unique look and texture. No before and after pictures for obvious reasons, but with the massive distortion you wouldn't see any likeness anyway.

Yes, $1500 is exceedingly cheap compared to my usual price, but I would very much prefer to conduct all future sales online and that is more than worth the drop in price. However, when people think 'authentic shrunken human head' they are probably picturing an antique piece made by a headhunting tribe. I think $5000 is a fair price for the skill, labour and risk involved in making my pieces, but a Jivaroan creation is an artifact of a unique culture and so I would expect it to sell for a lot more.


Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 08, 2012, 07:51 am
i'm curious how it could be proven to be legitimate?

i mean... i'd have a hard time telling the difference between a replica you can buy in new orleans and an authentic shrunken head. are there before and after pictures sent along with it or something? most people would think 1500 is quite a lot, but if it's for an actual authentic shrunken head i'd think that it would be way under market value. i have no idea what heads go for these days ya know. but i assume being in the US a human head would be quite expensive.

I don't know much about counterfeits beyond what I've casually googled, so in short I don't know. It only takes collectors a few seconds to determine authenticity so there must be an obvious difference. At a guess I would say its the skin; I can't imagine how one would convincingly replicate human skin. Even when shrunk it has a unique look and texture. No before and after pictures for obvious reasons, but with the massive distortion you wouldn't see any likeness anyway.

Yes, $1500 is exceedingly cheap compared to my usual price, but I would very much prefer to conduct all future sales online and that is more than worth the drop in price. However, when people think 'authentic shrunken human head' they are probably picturing an antique piece made by a headhunting tribe. I think $5000 is a fair price for the skill, labour and risk involved in making my pieces, but a Jivaroan creation is an artifact of a unique culture and so I would expect it to sell for a lot more.

Seriously I want to see a picture.  We post pictures of our drugs, you can certainly post pictures of your heads.  If you want any sales becoming a vendor on SR you're going to have to have pictures regardless.

just my 2 cents.

just drop the picture in photoshop choose the select tool copy the image then make a new image that's blank paste the image save.  There no traces back to you on any platform.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: mdmafx on June 08, 2012, 08:27 am
or just do a 'print screen' of the pic then upload that.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: FrenchOnionSoup on June 08, 2012, 08:42 am
You guys have me cracking up. Best. Thread. Evar.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: dopeyopy on June 08, 2012, 01:08 pm
Bodies that are in those exhibits have been donated for explicitly that purpose.

Medical cadavers and the such like also know that their bodies and organs are going to be used for teaching purposes or for scientific research.


I'm honestly just wondering the ethics of how these heads are procured. I know you will not be answering any questions about where you obtain these 'human heads' but i would be very suspicious, especially since you have dropped the price from $5000 to $1500.

There was recently a documentary on SBS about shrunken heads, their history, culture, how they are made etc which got me a little interested so i checked out wikipedia so i don't have any more knowledge than what those two sources provided me with, but as i said, it all sounds too suspicious and immoral. Plus no pictures?

I must also agree with the members that have said they are no good for smoking or IVing, so most of us here don't have a use for them.
 
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: hoffa on June 08, 2012, 01:39 pm
Bodies that are in those exhibits have been donated for explicitly that purpose.

Medical cadavers and the such like also know that their bodies and organs are going to be used for teaching purposes or for scientific research.


I'm honestly just wondering the ethics of how these heads are procured. I know you will not be answering any questions about where you obtain these 'human heads' but i would be very suspicious, especially since you have dropped the price from $5000 to $1500.

There was recently a documentary on SBS about shrunken heads, their history, culture, how they are made etc which got me a little interested so i checked out wikipedia so i don't have any more knowledge than what those two sources provided me with, but as i said, it all sounds too suspicious and immoral. Plus no pictures?

I must also agree with the members that have said they are no good for smoking or IVing, so most of us here don't have a use for them.

I am thinking potentially you could stick a cone in the eyeball and a tube in the ear, and you have one kick arse shrunken head bong.

Last question, what if I supplied the head, would there be a discount?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: dopeyopy on June 08, 2012, 02:29 pm
Bodies that are in those exhibits have been donated for explicitly that purpose.

Medical cadavers and the such like also know that their bodies and organs are going to be used for teaching purposes or for scientific research.


I'm honestly just wondering the ethics of how these heads are procured. I know you will not be answering any questions about where you obtain these 'human heads' but i would be very suspicious, especially since you have dropped the price from $5000 to $1500.

There was recently a documentary on SBS about shrunken heads, their history, culture, how they are made etc which got me a little interested so i checked out wikipedia so i don't have any more knowledge than what those two sources provided me with, but as i said, it all sounds too suspicious and immoral. Plus no pictures?

I must also agree with the members that have said they are no good for smoking or IVing, so most of us here don't have a use for them.

I am thinking potentially you could stick a cone in the eyeball and a tube in the ear, and you have one kick arse shrunken head bong.

Last question, what if I supplied the head, would there be a discount?

ha ha ha sweet as bro, i'd love to see one of those, and i'm sure theres a few people out there that would love a cop or judge head bong...
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: FrenchOnionSoup on June 08, 2012, 05:17 pm
Bodies that are in those exhibits have been donated for explicitly that purpose.

Medical cadavers and the such like also know that their bodies and organs are going to be used for teaching purposes or for scientific research.


I'm honestly just wondering the ethics of how these heads are procured. I know you will not be answering any questions about where you obtain these 'human heads' but i would be very suspicious, especially since you have dropped the price from $5000 to $1500.

There was recently a documentary on SBS about shrunken heads, their history, culture, how they are made etc which got me a little interested so i checked out wikipedia so i don't have any more knowledge than what those two sources provided me with, but as i said, it all sounds too suspicious and immoral. Plus no pictures?

I must also agree with the members that have said they are no good for smoking or IVing, so most of us here don't have a use for them.

I am thinking potentially you could stick a cone in the eyeball and a tube in the ear, and you have one kick arse shrunken head bong.

Last question, what if I supplied the head, would there be a discount?

That would put new meaning to the the phase, "taking a bowl to the head". :D
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: hoffa on June 09, 2012, 05:27 am
Is there any possibility of shrunken celebrity heads? Happy to pay more!

As a add on service can there be a shrunken body? It doesn't have to match the head but I believe this may be a nice addition, and again happy to pay extra!
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: GlocksInMySocks on June 09, 2012, 05:51 am
Is there any possibility of shrunken celebrity heads? Happy to pay more!

As a add on service can there be a shrunken body? It doesn't have to match the head but I believe this may be a nice addition, and again happy to pay extra!


You mean like Shrunken Kardashian heads? or Paris Hilton? Jersey Shore heads?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: hoffa on June 09, 2012, 06:10 am
Is there any possibility of shrunken celebrity heads? Happy to pay more!

As a add on service can there be a shrunken body? It doesn't have to match the head but I believe this may be a nice addition, and again happy to pay extra!


You mean like Shrunken Kardashian heads? or Paris Hilton? Jersey Shore heads?

Probably more of an Aussie flavor like Carrie Bickmore. Google her, impressive!
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 09, 2012, 08:32 am
i'm curious how it could be proven to be legitimate?

i mean... i'd have a hard time telling the difference between a replica you can buy in new orleans and an authentic shrunken head. are there before and after pictures sent along with it or something? most people would think 1500 is quite a lot, but if it's for an actual authentic shrunken head i'd think that it would be way under market value. i have no idea what heads go for these days ya know. but i assume being in the US a human head would be quite expensive.

I don't know much about counterfeits beyond what I've casually googled, so in short I don't know. It only takes collectors a few seconds to determine authenticity so there must be an obvious difference. At a guess I would say its the skin; I can't imagine how one would convincingly replicate human skin. Even when shrunk it has a unique look and texture. No before and after pictures for obvious reasons, but with the massive distortion you wouldn't see any likeness anyway.

Yes, $1500 is exceedingly cheap compared to my usual price, but I would very much prefer to conduct all future sales online and that is more than worth the drop in price. However, when people think 'authentic shrunken human head' they are probably picturing an antique piece made by a headhunting tribe. I think $5000 is a fair price for the skill, labour and risk involved in making my pieces, but a Jivaroan creation is an artifact of a unique culture and so I would expect it to sell for a lot more.

Some articles I read written by a Canadian collector mentioned prices on the order of $30K.

Guru

hmmm this is a huge flip if legit.  As said before jump on the weird ass sites in onion land you're bond to find some creeper just begging to put his penis inside one of these for 30k :o
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: MissAcri on June 09, 2012, 05:01 pm
Can you actually order a specific head? Like I am wanting blonde hair green eyes, female head with her mouth opened?

If this is an option I am in! And no I'm not trolling I am serious, I really really like green eyes! ;)

Now that is fucking creepy as I have blonde hair and green eyes.

Mouth open? What are you planning on doing with it? ...

No not creepy, you maybe just the "head" I'm looking for.  ;)

Quite possibly. Quite possibly.

How are you going to explain this if your door gets kicked in for drugs and they find some head ???

News status ferrrrsure.

I think if they kicked in my door, I would rather get caught with shrunken heads than a shit load of MDMA

Yeah but shrunken head and mdma O.O.

Then the big D would come on and be like MDMA causes people to have sexual shrunkin head fetish.  The war on drugs would reach a new level lol.

*sigh*


I could see the news headlines now. As if the politicians need another reason to put non violent drug users behind bars. Fucking Cops.

Hahaha! It's funny because I just bombed a hit of Molly and the first thing I do on SR forums is come back to this thread ;D

OP, would it even be possible for you to shrink the whole body? Can you acquire whole bodies or is it just the heads you get your hands on? There are plenty of necrophiliacs crawling around the deep web. I'm sure you would make a "killing" catering to some of the richer of those with this paraphilia ;)

If you could PM me pictures of some of your art, I would be delighted to critique them.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: doodbledoo on June 10, 2012, 12:05 pm
I'm fine with providing pictures to those who are actually interested in buying, but again, I'm not going to post any on the public forums because I don't enjoy what I regard as my artwork being gawked at and paraded around as gore. I know it seems weird and strange but I spend a lot of time and effort on every piece and showing them off as a novelty cheapens that.

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would it even be possible for you to shrink the whole body? Can you acquire whole bodies or is it just the heads you get your hands on? There are plenty of necrophiliacs crawling around the deep web. I'm sure you would make a "killing" catering to some of the richer of those with this paraphilia ;)

I don't see why it wouldn't be possible to shrink an entire body, in fact I've read a few reports of the same being done. The reason *I* can't do it is simply logistical: there is far too much risk. If someone was intent on acquiring an intact, fresh body I'm sure they wouldn't have much trouble anyway, considering a large portion of the funeral/burial industry is comprised of necrophiliacs.


Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Dominatrix on June 11, 2012, 02:12 am
a large portion of the funeral/burial industry is comprised of necrophiliacs.

 :o I KNEW IT!
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Kazy on June 11, 2012, 03:02 am
a large portion of the funeral/burial industry is comprised of necrophiliacs.

 :o I KNEW IT!
Yeah... I might have thought that the guy at the funeral home was a little strange before but now I will never see them the same.

This is interesting, I mentioned it to a few friends in a recap of some 'deepweb escapades' as they've come to call them, and one friend even said she's quite interested in becoming a collector. Unfortunately however, none of us have $1500 to pony up for a decoration. Even if it would be likely used as an altar piece.

Kudos to you for carrying on a time honored tradition with such rich culture and heritage. While the question of how someone would feel that their head went to this is ethically blurry, really, do they need it anymore? I personally support your artistic endeavor, granted that you're being no less than absolutely honest about acquiring.

People don't understand that even though you're pocketing a nice sum of money you're also laying your ass on the line in support of your artistic pursuits. Likely more than anything else this is what I respect about people like you. Kudos and best of luck to you, keep fighting the good fight.
- Kazy
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: roguecherokee on June 11, 2012, 05:09 am
Hahaha, This is awesome. I've always wanted a shrunken head to put on my keychain or something as a child, I guess I was pretty fucked up back then. I find it incredibly interesting that you pursue this, do you sew the eyes and mouth shut like in traditional tribal fashion?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Thizzelle686 on June 11, 2012, 07:29 am
When i was a child I had a head that was carved out of a coconut, but this is too cool.  I am unfortunately too much of a junkie to spend my money on something that wont get me high.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Kazy on June 11, 2012, 08:23 pm
When i was a child I had a head that was carved out of a coconut, but this is too cool.  I am unfortunately too much of a junkie to spend my money on something that wont get me high.
Honesty. +1
Honesty with yourself +10
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: CaptainTrips on June 11, 2012, 08:39 pm
For some reason, I feel that customs would give you a heck of lot more than a love letter if someone got caught importing one. And if it came out that it was purchased through SR, I could imagine a whole media scare about kids buying body parts online to get high.

this gave me a good laugh  ;D
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: IrisTheDancer on June 12, 2012, 07:21 am
o_O!

...omg...

I never thought I would be left speechless by something on the internet after my speechless reuptake inhibitors were desensitized by silkroad in general lol, but surprisingly this post has
topped that.
Even if it were a nicely played shocking joke, it has been eleborated quite sophisticatedly and intimately. >< eeeeep!

I can envision it now on Fox/CNN/etcetcetc "Massive Shrunken Head bust in pleasantville, USA... The cause of it the 1gram of bathsalts found in the perp's nighstand grab your pitchforks!"
Zombies, Shrunken Heads, Bath Salts that don't actually work in your bath(lolz...)

Thanks for the nightmares I am sure to have =(

...but srysly I want to see pics!!(at least after I wake up) , and how many BTC for MJ, Whitney, or Winehouse?
Do I have to pay extra shipping if I also order bulk schedule one from you if you discretely hide it in the actual unit itself?
(-:

so crazy!
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: ItsMonday on June 12, 2012, 07:57 am
Wow this is interesting.

I would be careful with this, a dude in Berlin just got caught mailing human body parts to political officials, and he is facing serious jail time.


Mind you he did murder someone.... And mail them to Canadian members of parliament...


the world is a crazy place
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: FrenchOnionSoup on June 12, 2012, 07:57 am
o_O!

...omg...

I never thought I would be left speechless by something on the internet after my speechless reuptake inhibitors were desensitized by silkroad in general lol, but surprisingly this post has
topped that.
Even if it were a nicely played shocking joke, it has been eleborated quite sophisticatedly and intimately. >< eeeeep!

I can envision it now on Fox/CNN/etcetcetc "Massive Shrunken Head bust in pleasantville, USA... The cause of it the 1gram of bathsalts found in the perp's nighstand grab your pitchforks!"
Zombies, Shrunken Heads, Bath Salts that don't actually work in your bath(lolz...)

Thanks for the nightmares I am sure to have =(

...but srysly I want to see pics!!(at least after I wake up) , and how many BTC for MJ, Whitney, or Winehouse?
Do I have to pay extra shipping if I also order bulk schedule one from you if you discretely hide it in the actual unit itself?
(-:

so crazy!

This post is pure genious.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: TheStealthyRacoon on June 14, 2012, 12:38 pm
How much longer is this thread going to run for?
Pics or gtfo  ::)
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: 10thplanetjj on June 14, 2012, 01:25 pm


And I have to admit I kind of would like one provided it was all ethical

Id love one scenario where it would be ethical. Sorry i have a big problem with this, not least were talking about somebody's head (given that its not a replica) but does SR really want to go down that path, obviously i dont speak for SR but i speak as a user and i couldn't use this service again if its enabling either grave robbers or murders.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Raoul Duke on June 14, 2012, 01:38 pm
Bodies that are in those exhibits have been donated for explicitly that purpose.

Medical cadavers and the such like also know that their bodies and organs are going to be used for teaching purposes or for scientific research.


I'm honestly just wondering the ethics of how these heads are procured. I know you will not be answering any questions about where you obtain these 'human heads' but i would be very suspicious, especially since you have dropped the price from $5000 to $1500.

There was recently a documentary on SBS about shrunken heads, their history, culture, how they are made etc which got me a little interested so i checked out wikipedia so i don't have any more knowledge than what those two sources provided me with, but as i said, it all sounds too suspicious and immoral. Plus no pictures?

I must also agree with the members that have said they are no good for smoking or IVing, so most of us here don't have a use for them.

I am thinking potentially you could stick a cone in the eyeball and a tube in the ear, and you have one kick arse shrunken head bong.

Last question, what if I supplied the head, would there be a discount?

LMAO - have a stack of heads not doing much then hoffa?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: MissAcri on June 14, 2012, 06:26 pm
I'm fine with providing pictures to those who are actually interested in buying, but again, I'm not going to post any on the public forums because I don't enjoy what I regard as my artwork being gawked at and paraded around as gore. I know it seems weird and strange but I spend a lot of time and effort on every piece and showing them off as a novelty cheapens that.

Quote
would it even be possible for you to shrink the whole body? Can you acquire whole bodies or is it just the heads you get your hands on? There are plenty of necrophiliacs crawling around the deep web. I'm sure you would make a "killing" catering to some of the richer of those with this paraphilia ;)

I don't see why it wouldn't be possible to shrink an entire body, in fact I've read a few reports of the same being done. The reason *I* can't do it is simply logistical: there is far too much risk. If someone was intent on acquiring an intact, fresh body I'm sure they wouldn't have much trouble anyway, considering a large portion of the funeral/burial industry is comprised of necrophiliacs.

I wouldn't consider it gore. Hardly. More like a museum piece -- those of which are put on display to be viewed. Is that not what artists strive for? Recognition, appreciation? Or would you rather sell your pieces to a necrophiliac for his/her own -personal pleasure-? :P

How much longer is this thread going to run for?
Pics or gtfo  ::)

I realize this thread is pretty much -dead- at this point (lol) - it's been a busy week for me - but I just had to reiterate out of sheer curiosity and aplomb; pics or it didn't happen.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: TheStealthyRacoon on June 14, 2012, 08:20 pm
I agree about the ethics question. I mean there are no rules on SR that says you cant sell this stuff so no person here is passing comment on the ethics of buying a shrunken head, but to say you source this ethically?
What do you do?

Ask old people in hospitals if they wouldn't mind donating their head to be dried out and flogged on the internet?
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: hoffa on June 15, 2012, 04:11 pm
Bodies that are in those exhibits have been donated for explicitly that purpose.

Medical cadavers and the such like also know that their bodies and organs are going to be used for teaching purposes or for scientific research.


I'm honestly just wondering the ethics of how these heads are procured. I know you will not be answering any questions about where you obtain these 'human heads' but i would be very suspicious, especially since you have dropped the price from $5000 to $1500.

There was recently a documentary on SBS about shrunken heads, their history, culture, how they are made etc which got me a little interested so i checked out wikipedia so i don't have any more knowledge than what those two sources provided me with, but as i said, it all sounds too suspicious and immoral. Plus no pictures?

I must also agree with the members that have said they are no good for smoking or IVing, so most of us here don't have a use for them.

I am thinking potentially you could stick a cone in the eyeball and a tube in the ear, and you have one kick arse shrunken head bong.

Last question, what if I supplied the head, would there be a discount?

LMAO - have a stack of heads not doing much then hoffa?

Mate I was hoping you would hook it up? After all your a necrophiliac from way back! O0
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: RFTS on June 18, 2013, 04:40 am
Wow, what in the fuck! If not a troll, more diversity is always welcome in an open market...
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: n0n00dz4u on June 18, 2013, 05:55 am
Let's take for a second here and appreciate the 'ethics' of cutting someone's head off and sticking it into a vat of who knows what and emerging with a shrunken head.

These definitely would be the people to hold to a standard of vendor reliability and trust.

Take it up with admin but honestly acting like this place is going to stop coca producing countries ond amazonian trib chieftains from stopping a practice they've been doing for a thousand years is futile to say the least.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: OzFreelancer on June 18, 2013, 06:04 am
Holy thread resurrection, Batman :D
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: n0n00dz4u on June 18, 2013, 06:08 am
An authentic amozonian shrunken head can go foe milliona if not billions genius.
Title: Re: Shrunken Heads - not a joke
Post by: Raoul Duke on June 18, 2013, 07:31 am
Holy thread resurrection, Batman :D

^^this