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1907.83.10.1

Sheet of paper with a rubbing of a tattoo pattern that is used on the front thigh of a woman. [SM 07/10/2010]

1907.83.10.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sheet of paper with a rubbing of a tattoo pattern that is used on the front thigh of a woman. [SM 07/10/2010]
Long description
One of four sheets of paper each having a rubbing of a tattoo pattern. Typed text indicates what the individual components of the patterns signify. This sheet titled 'Front of Thigh of Baloi Kayan Woman.' [JP 11/6/2001]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Kayan
Person
Field collector Charles Hose
PRM source Charles Hose
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1907
Date collected
Before 1907
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1907
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 325 x 215 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1907.83.10.1

Search terms: Body Art, Technique, Tool, Pattern, Tattooing Accessory, Body Art Accessory

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