tsantsa

/ˈtsantsɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A human skull, especially one that has been flattened and dried as part of a traditional Shuar (or Jivaroan) rite in Ecuador, often decorated with feathers and other adornments.

“The anthropologist carefully handled the tsantsa, taking note of its intricate design.”

Synonyms

  • head
  • skull

Antonyms

  • brain
  • organ