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1953.10.66

Branch of a plant the thorns of which are used for tattooing. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 02/09/2010]

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1953.10.66

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Collection type
Object
Description
Branch of a plant the thorns of which are used for tattooing. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 02/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Konyak Naga
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
1922 - 1923
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 1953
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Thorn
Dimensions
Length: max 505 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.10.66

Search terms: Plant, Specimen, Body Art, Tool, Tattooing Accessory, Body Art Accessory