The Occurrence of Japanese Trophy Skulls in the United States

Volume 28, Issue 3 (July 1983)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1983
Page Count: 4

The Occurrence of Japanese Trophy Skulls in the United States
Bass, WM
Tennessee state forensic anthropologist and professor and head, University of Tennessee, TN

(Received 20 October 1982; accepted 13 December 1982)

Abstract

The skulls of two Japanese soldiers brought back to the United States following World War II suggest that more may be appearing in forensic science cases. Both cases are cranial vaults without faces or lower jaws. One was a fighter pilot. Both skulls have secondary characteristics of “dry house dust” adhering to the bone and have, to some degree, been painted.

Keywords:
physical anthropology, musculoskeletal system, human identification, skull, Japanese, World War II

Paper ID: JFS11578J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11578J
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Author Title The Occurrence of Japanese Trophy Skulls in the United States Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30

		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 28, Issue 3 (July 1983) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (248K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 1 July 1983 Page Count: 4 The Occurrence of Japanese Trophy Skulls in the United States Bass, WM Tennessee state forensic anthropologist and professor and head, University of Tennessee, TN (Received 20 October 1982; accepted 13 December 1982) Abstract The skulls of two Japanese soldiers brought back to the United States following World War II suggest that more may be appearing in forensic science cases. Both cases are cranial vaults without faces or lower jaws. One was a fighter pilot. Both skulls have secondary characteristics of “dry house dust” adhering to the bone and have, to some degree, been painted. Keywords: physical anthropology, musculoskeletal system, human identification, skull, Japanese, World War II Paper ID: JFS11578J DOI: 10.1520/JFS11578J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title The Occurrence of Japanese Trophy Skulls in the United States Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30