According to the auction site, the eleven male and five female skulls (of two is the sex uncertain) are property of a deceased estate and are from the Pitt-Rivers ‘Second’ Collection.
One of the items is described as “an ancient Egyptian human skull, female, XVIIIth Dynasty (1550 – 1292 BC) or earlier.”
Another is described as “an ancient Egyptian human skull, male, XVIIIth Dynasty (1550 – 1292 BC) or earlier.”
Dan Hicks told The Voice: “It will surprise many people that the sale of human remains is still legal in the UK. Remarkable that in 2024 @SemleyAuction would offer these skulls for sale to the highest bidder in this manner – profiting through their commission on the sale of human remains.”
