Been There, Do This: Skull Island in the Solomon Islands

Headhunting — the practice of preserving the decapitated head of an enemy after he or she is killed — has been a well-documented part of history in ancient Melanesia, including within the South Pacific island nation of the Solomon Islands.

This creepy-yet-fascinating ceremonial practice is put on display at Skull Island, a small atoll in the Solomon Islands’ Western Province, which is known for its abundance of — you guessed it — human skulls.

Author: Emma Weissmann

Date:  January 15 2019

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