The "The Witch of Corcinesco, Italy" Decapitated Head Sculpture (Set No.2) is the second of two sets related to Dianora Farnese, The Lady of The Night ( Domina Lunae ), a presumed real witch who lived in the mountains of Northern Italy back in the 16th century. A controversial figure that embodies the true spirit of Wicca and Paganism. Made in Europe by Master Sculptor and Movies Props Maker Jacob Peterson from Umea, Sweden, on a commissioned request made by a large Halloween retail store in Frankenmuth, Michigan in 2016, and afterwards purchased back by me to complete the two parts witchcraft collection. This detailed fully handmade sculpture features authentic 1700s material found in Italy near Corcinesco, Trontano, used in recreating the ragged headscarf worn by Dianora Farnese on the day of her decapitation. This unique sculpture captures a sense of mystery and reverence that resonates with those interested in witchcraft and overall spirituality. Its origins in Europe add a touch of authenticity and cultural significance to its design, making it a sought-after piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The Artist was able to catch the full gruesome horror of the execution through anatomical details and accurate colors tones and skins textures. The base of the set was crafted in the US by Behind the Rows Studio, and antique barn wood and metal hand forged iron were used to create the spear on top of the base. Authentic real teeth were added in the inside of the witch mouth, and afterwards aged with paint and stain. This awesome set also includes an antique framed printed document who describes the information related to the execution of the witch back in 1593. On the back of the frame there's the drawing of Dianora that inspired the Artist from Sweden in creating this outstanding sculpture.  
Material: Super sculpey, aged oakwood, hand forged iron, metal, antique cloth, human teeth and hair. Paint, stain, black magic. 

Domina Lunae (The Lady of The Night)

Over the period of three centuries the Roman Catholic Holy Inquisition prosecuted and sentenced to Capital Punishment more than 900 thousands women under the accusation of Heresy or Witchcraft. 
Dianora Farnese, also remembered as "La Balda" was executed and beheaded on a cold windy morning the 19th day of October, year of Our Lord 1593, at the outskirts of the small northern town of Corcinesco, Trontano, in the art of the Italian Alps. Her head left exposed on display by the village people for several days to serve as warning to all those involved in communion with the Devil, sorceries, necromancy and the Black Arts. The presumed witch last final cry is described in ghostly legends as a direct curse towards all those responsible for her gruesome death for generations to come. 
Many cases of disappearances without a trace amongst members of the mountains community in Northern Italy still as today rest mysteriously unsolved inside old forgotten files of the local police departments. 
(... extract from the civic archives of the Municipal Museum of Natural History G. C. Galletti, Domodossola (No) Italy, September 12th, 1981).

Dimensions:
Head: 6.75" x 7.5" x 9"
Base with spear: 10"W x 13"D x 21"H
Picture frame: 10.5" x 12.5" x 1"

Weight:
11lb