Tattoo Pattern

P216

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P216
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayan
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Flat piece of wood carved to leave a pattern in high relief. The block is inked and pressed onto the skin as a guide for the tattooing. Pattern may be a crude version of an Iban design for the front of a man's throat.

Length 7 cm
Width 3 cm
Thickness 1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898
Other Number 10 - Other Number

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