Mitchell-Hedges never came across extra-terrestrial beings, but he did come upon what experts told him was a unique human being – which looks as strange as no doubt aliens would look like.
This encounter with a bizarre “mummy” is the so-called ‘chief fetish’, which Mitchell-Hedges encountered amongst a tribe known as the Chucunaque. It is little known that it was actually Mitchell-Hedges and Lady Brown that discovered this tribe in Panama. It will therefore come as no surprise that on their arrival amongst the Chucunaque, the tribe decided to kill the white intruders as it was a tribal custom that death should be dispensed to anyone violating their territory.
Mitchell-Hedges’ intelligence and knowledge was put on display when he realised that the best methodology to deal with this lethal danger, was to pretend they were gods, and as such put on a spectacle: he had brought some flares and Lady Richmond Brown’s Queen of Sheba costume, resulting in a performance that convinced the Chucunaque that Mitchell-Hedges and Lady Richmond Brown were indeed gods sent to cure their ills.

A huge number of fascinating exhibits was collected. Amongst these was the ‘Chief Fetish’ of the Chucunaque tribe, used to treat males on the point of death. This was a human male foetus preserved by an unknown means. Professor Sir Arthur Keith F.R.S., regarded as one of the greatest anthropologist of his day, examined the fetish and declared it had a skull formation ‘hitherto entirely unknown’. This anomaly has never been solved and the unique specimen was presented to The British Museum along with hundreds of others.

To quote from Mitchell-Hedges’ Danger My Ally:

“Our experience with the San Blas Indians had warned us that sickness would be rife; but nothing we had seen there remotely approached the terrible condition of the Chucunaque. The village was rotten with disease.
[…]
Day after day Mabs and I went from hut to hut, dosing as many of the natives as we could and for as long as we could endure the dreadful diseases and the appalling stench – a matter of only four hours a day. Ruthlessly we threw out the witch-doctors’ ‘medicines’ – the wooden gods, the half-calabashes of pebbles, bone, crocodiles’ teeth, bark and the acrid, smoking herbs that forced the patient to cough and fill the steamy air of his hut with germs. Many of these fetishes – including the greatest of all – we were able to bring back to England.
This chief fetish was used only as a last resort, when an Indian was at the point of death. As far as we could discover only males were privileged to undergo the treatment, and if the sufferer subsequently recovered it was considered that a miracle had occurred. But to us the significance was in the fetish itself which proved to be unique, for it was found upon examination to be a human male foetus.
Professor Sir Arthur Keith, F.R.S., who is regarded throughout the world as one of the greatest anthropologists, gives it as his opinion that its age was from five to six months when it was removed from the womb of the mother. It had been preserved perfect in every single detail, even the fine skin; and under a microscope one can see the beginning of the eyebrows. This preservation of an embryonic child shows a scientific knowledge of the highest order in contradistinction to their habits and conditions of living. All anthropologists who have seen it are unanimous in their opinion that is has neither been smoked, sun-dried nor cured by any process known today, neither has it been treated with spirit; yet it is as perfect as when first removed from the mother.
Subsequent close examination disclosed that the foetus had a skull formation hitherto entirely unknown.
When we were told by experts that it was probably the only specimen of its kind in the world, we felt its proper place was The British Museum to which we gladly presented it.”

Various cultures have used foetuses in their magic; the practice is known to have been present in Roman times in Egypt. The foetus, of course, was a living human being. Normally, in magic, inanimate objects (stones, dolls, etc.) are used as a first grade of magic, e.g. the ushabtis that in ancient Egypt were used to help the deceased in the Afterlife, or the Terracotta Army to guard the Chinese Emperor. In cases where these objects cannot be animated, human remains – such as aborted foetuses – are used as, of course, they once had a “soul”.
Because of the rather extra-ordinary nature of these artefacts, little to no research has occurred. Furthermore, the fact that Mitchell-Hedges was able to have the tribe part with their Chief Fetish underlines the level of integration and gratitude he received from the tribe.

The Chief Fetish currently remains in storage at The British Museum. Jon Rolls and Cris Winter viewed the Chief Fetish at the British Museum in 2005. Jon says that it “was the most amazing object I have ever seen – and I have visited many museums. It had incredible detail and looked like it was sleeping, it was so lifelike I expected its eyes to open any second. As I examined it, a number of questions sprung to mind which remain unanswered to this day.”
These questions were:
1. How was it preserved? In his book, it is described as being by an unknown method.
2. Can the foetus be dated by some scientific means to determine its exact age?
3. Can it be x-rayed to see whether the skull formation is as unique, as was declared in the 1920s?
4. Is there anything unique about the bone structure and joints? Obviously most foetuses have bent legs and arms and are curled up within the womb. This foetus’s joints are unnaturally straight. It looks like it could have stood upright. Could it have been in this position in the womb or was it stretched out for preservation?
5. What is its DNA? Is it human? If so, is it similar to the Chucunaque tribe? Was it deformed?
6. If not human, is it a type of monkey or other form of animal life?
7. What stage of development was the foetus at? How many months? Why did the experts in the 1920s believe it was 5-6 months old when it’s surely far too small for this to be true – even if the mother was suffering from illness or malnutrition.
8. The fingers on both hands look to be in proportion to the other fingers on that hand. However, the fingers on the foetus’s right hand are noticeably longer than on the left hand. Is there an obvious explanation for this?
9. There appears to be some thick flesh on the back of the foetus’s right hand. What is this?
10. There seems to be no scar from an umbilical cord. Why?
11. Is it possible to determine the cause of death?
12. What do the foetus’s genes tell us? What was its eye colour?
13. Can we project what its adult skull formation would have been – size and shape?

As of yet, these questions remain unanswered. The object is about 4” high – making it too small to be a four to six months old foetus, whereas those who have seen it, also mention that the eyes and head is too big for that age. Further analysis is therefore definitely not a luxury.

Danger My Ally

Danger My Ally was written by F.A. Mitchell-Hedges himself and re-published by Jim Honey, owner of The Castle. This book is an easy and exciting read about the adventures that filled the life of this fascinating man. Follow his adventures around the world and to the Crystal Skull of Doom.
DANGER MY ALLY is a softbound book containing 255 pages of text and 70 photographic illustrations.

Text from the insert from Danger My Ally, by F A Mitchell Hedges, 1954:
“To see part of the world that no man has trodden; to own a treasure that no one else possesses; to live excitingly and to enjoy this - this for me is fun.” these are the words of F.A. Mitchell Hedges, once penniless boy, now millionaire explorer collector, Pancho Villa’s fighting General, a man whose adventures are as weird and varied as the items in his museum. Lizards eight feet long, with blue heads, and black ringed bodies; crabs three feet long with claws like a man’s fist - these are some of the creatures he has seen and photographed. Shrunken heads, crystals skulls, poisoned skeletons, priceless jewels - these are some of his prized collector’s pieces. His journeying into unknown counties, where he discovered traces of pre flood civilisations, to the Indian Ocean where he fought and caught giant fish weighting up to two and half tons - these and more are described here by a man to whom the British Museum and other institutions pay homage for his prehistoric finds. But in his autobiography, this modern Odysseus in addition to telling the story of his experiences in exploration, archaeology, and deep-sea fishing, talks frankly on more controversial subjects as well. Mitchell Hedges is a man who has never lived according to the rules and conventions laid down by society and has often quite blatantly defied them, and so he occasionally had to join battle, not only with the elements and monsters of the sea, but with his fellow-explorers and those whom he called “armchair scientists”. In this book for the first time, he exposes the background of his struggles against apathy, misrepresentation and exploitation. Danger My Ally is an altogether fascinating book.

You can purchase this book here.

The Skull Speaks

The Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull has been accessed and a new hope for Mankind revealed
through Carole Davis by Brian Hadley-James

Ever wondered what secrets the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull holds? Anna Mitchell-Hedges recognized Carole Davis’ extraordinary ability to communicate with the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull and gave her unprecedented access to probe and discover the wisdom contained within it. Together with Brian Hadley-James, Carole Davis conducted a series of 9 in-depth sessions that revealed mind-blowing information that remains both timely and timeless to this day.

Since this book was originally published in 1985, time has allowed the evaluation of the foretold predictions contained therein. Astoundingly, ten predictions given in the book have already become fact.

The price for this special ebook edition of “THE SKULL SPEAKS is: $44 which includes the following:
- 100+ page ebook in PDF format so you can read it right away;
- Appendix detailing some of the predictions that have already become reality;
- Includes several color photographs of the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull (a $10-$20 value) so you can personally connect with its powerful energy;
- Exclusive behind the scenes interview “EXPERIENCING THE MITCHELL HEDGES CRYSTAL SKULL” with CAROLE DAVIS who shares her memories of working with the Mitchell-Hedges crystal skull for the book “THE SKULL SPEAKS”.

You can purchase this e-book here. 

Mitchell-Hedges Skull of Love Essence

The Mitchell-Hedges Skull of Love Essence is purified water that has been vibrationally charged by the Mitchell-Hedges skull. Thanks to the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, we have learned a number of things about water. Good water always takes on the shape of a crystal. Dr. Emoto’s work also shows that to a large degree water take on the energies of whatever it has been exposed to. In this case the water has taken on the energies of the Mitchell-Hedges Skull of Love.

So far many people have put their own crystals or crystal skulls near objects such as the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull so that their crystal or crystal skull will include the energies of the Mitchell-Hedges Skull of Love. Most caretakers of crystals and crystal skulls expose their crystals to many different energies. The Essence carries only the frequencies of the Mitchell-Hedges Skull of Love. Water can not carry all the energies of The Crystal Skull, but it contains the energies to such a degree that aside from actually physically being with the Mitchell-Hedges Skull of Love, the Essence is the purest and most direct way to connect with The Skull.

There are a number of ways to use the Essence. If you have not personally met The Mitchell-Hedges Skull of Love this is an excellent way to connect with it knowing that you are not connecting with any other energies. You can spray your aura to fill your auric field with The Skull’s frequencies. You can spray into your mouth to take the energies more directly into your system. You can hold the bottle just as you would hold a crystal or crystal skull to connect. You can take the Essence to vortexes or other power spots to activate those spots with the energies of The Skull. In this way many people and many places can have the opportunity to connect with The Skull of Love. Be creative with the Essence. Let it guide you in other ways of using it. The main thing in using the Essence is to intend to connect, open and receive.

You can purchase this essence here.

The Crystall Skull Mystery

Karin Tag
Crystal skulls are puzzling artifacts that possess an enticing beauty. After decades of speculation, this book finally addresses the question whether or not these skulls “possess” a type of energy – which many people have claimed they do. With the help of sensational photographs, the author proves that these objects really possess energy, of a type that we have not even dared to dream.
Are these skulls evidence of a lost culture? What role do they play in the development of humanity? Karin Tag, herself in the possession one of these puzzling objects, shows that the crystal skulls are bearers of astonishing energy and can influence the energy field of people and objects.

Photon camera photographs of these skulls show that:
- crystal skulls exchange photon energy;
- a crystal skull decisively influences the force field of places (e.g., Stonehenge, Cheops pyramid, etc.);
- the energy field of a person is influenced by a crystal skull, which leads to unexpected chances of self-healing.

Hardcover edition: 320 pages with circa. 40 colour photos
Publisher Ansata; First edition (May 2008)
Language: German
ISBN-10: 3778773453
ISBN-13: 978-3778773451
Price: € 19,95 (D) / € 20,60 (A) / sFr 34,90

The English edition will be on sale on Amazon.com in May 2008.

Crystal skulls: Interacting with a Phenomenon

Jaap van Etten’s book summarizes the results of many years of exploration of crystal skulls. The information presented is based on facts, legends and personal experiences. Learn how to understand your interactions with crystal skulls. Learn about the different characteristics of crystal skulls and their special energies and how these characteristics can be used for personal growth.

Experience how your energetic connection with crystal skulls affects your awareness and expands your consciousness. Crystal skulls invite you on a journey into a deeper understanding of who you are.

Subjects include:

1. Characteristics of crystal skulls
2. Why a skull shape?
3. How to categorize crystal skulls
4. Original, Singing, Fully activated and contemporary crystal skulls
5. Different energies connected with crystal skulls
6. The effect of crystal skulls on human beings
7. The effect of crystal skulls on Earth energies
8. The legend of the 13 crystal skulls
And Much More!

Price $19.95
You can purchase this book here.

“Skull of Love” painting

Marilyn M. Belle-Isle is an accomplished artist from Webster, New York. For over twenty-five years, she has worked in fine arts and her paintings have been included in many juried exhibitions. Her works have received numerous awards including Best of Show on several occasions. Her art can be found in churches, businesses, and private collections.
After participating in a Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull Workshop in June 2007 held in Upstate New York, Marilyn felt inspired to do this oil painting. During a dream, she saw the crystal skull surrounded by a golden luminous liquid. Then words such as “bee-ing”, “share the sweetness of honey (love)”, “connect with universal consciousness”, “heart-centered”, and “the golden feminine energy” entered her mind. Both the dream image and the words seemed to flow into the painting process, resulting in this painting.
Numerous layers of transparent colors have been applied to the canvas. Honeycomb patterns, glowing as a subtle heart are in the background, in contrast to a blue-violet color emanating from the skull itself. Sometimes, the skull seems to shape-shift almost as if the image is in a liquid state. Marilyn describes the end result as “an incredible painting journey”.

You can purchase giclee fine art reproductions of this painting (11”x14”) here.

Danger My Ally

“Danger My Ally” was not only the autobiography of F.A. Mitchell-Hedges, it was also the first time that he related the story of the skull – including an image. Remarkably, the references to the skull were removed from the US edition, published in 1955. One reviewer described the book as follows: “F Mitchell-Hedges account of his life in the earlier part of the 20th Century is a fascinating and gripping tale of a man unhappy with the post Victorian lifestyle of the world about him. He decides to explore the jungles of Central America. His journeys take him across several continents where he meets the famous and infamous. He, quite simply, does it all!!!
This man is a true hero. Explorer, expert fisherman, archaeologist and philosopher. His discoveries have changed the viewpoints of our conceptions relating to the evolution of man. Indiana Jones wouldn’t even be allowed to carry this mans luggage.” The book was republished in 1995.

Text from the insert from Danger My Ally, by F A Mitchell Hedges, 1954:
“To see part of the world that no man has trodden; to own a treasure that no one else possesses; to live excitingly and to enjoy this - this for me is fun.” these are the words of F.A. Mitchell Hedges, once penniless boy, now millionaire explorer collector, Pancho Villa’s fighting General, a man whose adventures are as weird and varied as the items in his museum. Lizards eight feet long, with blue heads, and black ringed bodies; crabs three feet long with claws like a man’s fist - these are some of the creatures he has seen and photographed. Shrunken heads, crystals skulls, poisoned skeletons, priceless jewels - these are some of his prized collector’s pieces. His journeying into unknown counties, where he discovered traces of pre flood civilisations, to the Indian Ocean where he fought and caught giant fish weighting up to two and half tons - these and more are described here by a man to whom the British Museum and other institutions pay homage for his prehistoric finds. But in his autobiography, this modern Odysseus in addition to telling the story of his experiences in exploration, archaeology, and deep-sea fishing, talks frankly on more controversial subjects as well. Mitchell Hedges is a man who has never lived according to the rules and conventions laid down by society and has often quite blatantly defied them, and so he occasionally had to join battle, not only with the elements and monsters of the sea, but with his fellow-explorers and those whom he called “armchair scientists”. In this book for the first time, he exposes the background of his struggles against apathy, misrepresentation and exploitation. Danger My Ally is an altogether fascinating book.

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Skull inspirations

Since the 1950s, a number of books have tackled crystal skulls. In 1972, Sibley S. Morrill published “Ambrose Bierce, F.A. Mitchell-Hedges and the Crystal Skull”. “The Skull speaks”, published in 1985, was nevertheless the veritable rise to fame of the Mitchell-Hedges skull, based on a series of trance communications received through the skull. Since 1985, authors like Robert Temple and Frank Dorland, who studied the skull personally, have added to books in which the skull is prominently mentioned.

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Other books

“Danger My Ally” wasn’t Mitchell-Hedges’ first book. White Tiger was a novel – though some might argue it is the truth, masked as fiction – that appeared in 1931. It is but one of a number of books that he – and his friends – wrote, exposing Western Europe to the wonders of the jungles and the people of Central America.
In his turn, both the man and the skull went on to inspire other writers – especially novelists – to weave his account into their scenarios.

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