Authentic 19th Century Mummified Head | Circus Sideshow Artifact

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Rare 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” featuring clay construction and genuine human teeth, mounted on a brass stand within a custom glass and wood display case. Historic circus sideshow artifact from a private collection, symbolizing early 20th-century curiosity exhibitions.
Rotating view of the 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” a genuine sideshow artifact featuring clay construction and real human teeth, mounted on a brass stand inside a glass and wood display case. Captures the relic’s preserved details and historical craftsmanship.
Rare 19th-century mummified head known as ‘TIC’, featuring clay construction, genuine human teeth, mounted on brass stand, displayed in custom wood and glass case
19th-century mummified head ‘TIC’, clay and human teeth, displayed in custom wood and glass case
Side profile of the 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” displayed in a glass and wood case on a brass stand, showing detailed preservation and texture against a white background.
Rear view of 19th-century mummified head display case showing aged wooden backing and brass plaque with historical inscription on a white background.
Rare 19th-century mummified head ‘TIC’, clay construction with real human teeth, mounted on brass stand
Video of 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” displayed in a glass and brass case. Relic from carnival and sideshow history, featured by Relic and Rarity.
  • Rare 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” featuring clay construction and genuine human teeth, mounted on a brass stand within a custom glass and wood display case. Historic circus sideshow artifact from a private collection, symbolizing early 20th-century curiosity exhibitions.
  • Rotating view of the 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” a genuine sideshow artifact featuring clay construction and real human teeth, mounted on a brass stand inside a glass and wood display case. Captures the relic’s preserved details and historical craftsmanship.
  • Rare 19th-century mummified head known as ‘TIC’, featuring clay construction, genuine human teeth, mounted on brass stand, displayed in custom wood and glass case
  • 19th-century mummified head ‘TIC’, clay and human teeth, displayed in custom wood and glass case
  • Side profile of the 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” displayed in a glass and wood case on a brass stand, showing detailed preservation and texture against a white background.
  • Rear view of 19th-century mummified head display case showing aged wooden backing and brass plaque with historical inscription on a white background.
  • Rare 19th-century mummified head ‘TIC’, clay construction with real human teeth, mounted on brass stand
  • Video of 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” displayed in a glass and brass case. Relic from carnival and sideshow history, featured by Relic and Rarity.
Rare 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” featuring clay construction and genuine human teeth, mounted on a brass stand within a custom glass and wood display case. Historic circus sideshow artifact from a private collection, symbolizing early 20th-century curiosity exhibitions.
Rotating view of the 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” a genuine sideshow artifact featuring clay construction and real human teeth, mounted on a brass stand inside a glass and wood display case. Captures the relic’s preserved details and historical craftsmanship.
Rare 19th-century mummified head known as ‘TIC’, featuring clay construction, genuine human teeth, mounted on brass stand, displayed in custom wood and glass case
19th-century mummified head ‘TIC’, clay and human teeth, displayed in custom wood and glass case
Side profile of the 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” displayed in a glass and wood case on a brass stand, showing detailed preservation and texture against a white background.
Rear view of 19th-century mummified head display case showing aged wooden backing and brass plaque with historical inscription on a white background.
Rare 19th-century mummified head ‘TIC’, clay construction with real human teeth, mounted on brass stand
Video of 19th-century mummified head known as “TIC,” displayed in a glass and brass case. Relic from carnival and sideshow history, featured by Relic and Rarity.

Authentic 19th Century Mummified Head | Circus Sideshow Artifact

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Discover a rare and historically significant 19th-century mummified head, crafted from clay and featuring genuine human teeth. Mounted on a brass stand and encased within a custom wood and glass display, this macabre relic offers a tangible connection to the fascinating world of circus and sideshow history.

Known as “TIC,” this preserved head carries remarkable provenance—once belonging to a notorious colonial bandit whose story captivated audiences for generations. Following his death in 1901, TIC’s head was preserved in saltpeter and exhibited across traveling sideshows and carnival circuits throughout the early 20th century.

Today, it endures as a striking conversation piece and a testament to humanity’s enduring fascination with the bizarre and extraordinary. Ideal for collectors of oddities, criminology artifacts, macabre curiosities, and historical memorabilia, this relic stands as a truly exceptional piece of antique exhibition history.

Dimensions: 14.5” (H) × 9.5” (W) × 7” (D)
Materials: Clay, genuine human teeth, brass, wood, and glass
Provenance: Former traveling sideshow artifact; private collection item

This exceptional historical relic makes a powerful addition to any serious collection of antique curiosities.

For Learn More:

Read Our Blog: The Dark History of Mummified Heads and Sideshow Curiosities

To Discover More About The History of The Circus, Visit National Geographic: The Death of One of the Oldest Shows on Earth

Description

Discover a rare and historically significant 19th-century mummified head, crafted from clay and featuring genuine human teeth. Mounted on a brass stand and encased within a custom wood and glass display, this macabre relic offers a tangible connection to the fascinating world of circus and sideshow history.

Known as “TIC,” this preserved head carries remarkable provenance—once belonging to a notorious colonial bandit whose story captivated audiences for generations. Following his death in 1901, TIC’s head was preserved in saltpeter and exhibited across traveling sideshows and carnival circuits throughout the early 20th century.

Today, it endures as a striking conversation piece and a testament to humanity’s enduring fascination with the bizarre and extraordinary. Ideal for collectors of oddities, criminology artifacts, macabre curiosities, and historical memorabilia, this relic stands as a truly exceptional piece of antique exhibition history.

Dimensions: 14.5” (H) × 9.5” (W) × 7” (D)
Materials: Clay, genuine human teeth, brass, wood, and glass
Provenance: Former traveling sideshow artifact; private collection item

This exceptional historical relic makes a powerful addition to any serious collection of antique curiosities.

For Learn More:

Read Our Blog: The Dark History of Mummified Heads and Sideshow Curiosities

To Discover More About The History of The Circus, Visit National Geographic: The Death of One of the Oldest Shows on Earth

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