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1923.87.211

Caterpillar specimen used for making tattoo pigment. (Mounted with 9 others in a glass fronted box) [SM 17/11/2008]

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1923.87.211

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Collection type
Object
Description
Caterpillar specimen used for making tattoo pigment. (Mounted with 9 others in a glass fronted box) [SM 17/11/2008]
Cultural groups
Māori
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1869?, uncertain
Date collected
1860 - 1869?
Acquisition information
Purchased: 12/1923
Materials and processes
Material Insect
Dimensions
Height: max 25 mm box, Width: max 224 mm box, Length: max 274 mm box
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.87.211

Search terms: Animalia, Body Art, Specimen, Tattooing Accessory, Animal Part, Body Art Accessory

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