Journal Published Online: 01 March 1991
Volume 36, Issue 2

Analysis of Six Vietnamese Trophy Skulls

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

This report presents morphologic, metric, and contextual information on six documented trophy skull specimens confiscated from U.S. servicemen during the Victnam War. Additional information on the history and occurrence of trophy skull collecting is provided. This sample, consisting mostly of young Vietnamese males, exhibits graffiti, painting, and other evidence of postmortem decorative modification. Identification of trophy skulls is important to medicolegal and anthropological researchers in distinguishing trophy remains from archacological and forensic specimens.

Author Information

Sledzik, PS
National Museum of Health and Medicine, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology AFIP-NMHM, Washington, DC
Ousley, S
University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Pages: 11
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Stock #: JFS13053J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13053J