Several thorn tattooing needles bound with plant fibre onto the end of a T-shaped length of wood which is inserted into a large wooden handle. (This forms an adze-like shape). [JP 9/2/2001]

Collection type: Object
Description: Several thorn tattooing needles bound with plant fibre onto the end of a T-shaped length of wood which is inserted into a large wooden handle. (This forms an adze-like shape). [JP 9/2/2001]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India; Nagaland
Cultural groups: Ao Naga
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1922
Date collected: 8 November 1922
Acquisition information: Donated: 1936
Materials and processes: Material Plant Thorn, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions: Length: max 263 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1936.4.9.1

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