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1936.4.9.2

Tattoo mallet made from a plant stem. [JP 9/2/2001]

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1936.4.9.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tattoo mallet made from a plant stem. [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 Stem
Dimensions
Length: max 220 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1936.4.9.2

Search terms: Body Art, Tool, Tattooing Accessory, Beater, Body Art Accessory

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