Trophy heads 

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Import restricted since 1997.

Section VI.D of the Designated List.

VI. PRE-COLUMBIAN HUMAN REMAINS
The human remains included in this listing demonstrate modifications of the remains due to ritualistic practices or other intentional treatment of the deceased.
D. Pre-Columbian trophy heads
Trophy heads can be identified by the hole made in the forehead to accommodate a carrying cord. When the skin is intact, the eyes and the mouth are held shut with cactus thorns. Finally, the occiput is missing since that is how the brain was removed when the trophy head was prepared.

Example shown: Paracas culture.