Description
Created specially by Paul Herbert this movie-accurate head sculpt of a Tusken is available in 18th (3.75″), 6th scale (12″) or 12th scales (6″). Tusken Raiders, less formally referred to as Sand People or simply as Tuskens, are a culture of nomadic sentients indigenous to the desert planet Tatooine, where they are frequently hostile to local settlers. Tusken children are known as Uli-ah. The name of Tusken Raiders was acquired much later, due to a period of concerted attacks on the settlement called Fort Tusken around eight decades before 19 BBY. One tribe captured the bounty hunter Boba Fett, but accepted him into their tribe after he had proved his worth to them. Their homeworld’s harsh environment resulted in them being extremely xenophobic and territorial of their native resources, often attacking the outskirts of smaller settlements. A nomadic culture, Tusken clan groups consist of 20 to 30 individuals, and are led by clan leaders, tribal chiefs, and warlords. Tuskens travel in single file to hide the number of individuals in their party. The culture of different tribes vary greatly, with some surviving by killing outsiders, whilst other tribes used more peaceful means. The Sand People communicate in Tusken, which was both a spoken and sign language. At the age of 15, a Tusken became an adult, and the boys had to slay a krayt dragon and cut out the precious pearl found in its stomach to gain their adult role in their tribe. Printed in high quality fleshtone or grey ABS-like resin. Will require painting.
