While this is true (currently re-reading WoT- those Seanchan, ammirite?)
I see it this way. The head is that of a raider. Not common folk you are trying to keep in line in a settlement.
I was thinking much more along the lines of how some would hang a coyote or two at the edge of their property as a death warning to other coyotes.

They did have a mutated deer in the concept art if I'm not mistaken? So maybe that's an indication that there will be some sort of neutral wildlife. Like in Skyrim.

Ooh, well when you put it like that! Lol

Raiders are filthy animals.

Indeed! Raider hunting will once again be a major pass time for me!*





*Unless there is a joinable Raider clan!