Morbid Anatomy recently posted about this amazing collection of antique European mannequins, covered and forgotten for decades in a Detroit warehouse until recently.

They are made of wax, like the expressive anatomical models made centuries ago to aid in medical education.

Most of these figured were modeled after specific women, aiming for a true likeness.

Made with human hair, each strand inserted with a hot needle, teeth made from denture material, glass eyes, and realistic expressions, these figures possess a haunting, enigmatic aura. Indeed, without their facial imperfections caused by heat and jostling, many of these ethereal beauties could be mistaken for their real counterparts.

See more in the collection here.