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1923.86.402

Tattoo pattern block, carved from wood. Stained with black pigment.

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1923.86.402

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tattoo pattern block, carved from wood. Stained with black pigment.
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Iban
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
before 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 91 x 65 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.86.402
Research and responses

For information about tattooing and the patterns featured on these pattern blocks see Hose and McDougall, 'The Pagan Tribes of Borneo vol. I ', London : Macmillan and Co., 1912. Chapter 12. [JP 6/2/2001]

Also see: Charles Hose & R. Shelford, 'Materials for a study of Tatu in Borneo', J.R.A.I. vol. xxxvi, 1906. [CF 1/3/2001]

Associated publications
This object was featured in the Museum's on-line fact sheet ‘Body Arts: Tattooing' produced during the DCF-funded 'What's Upstairs?' project, 2004–2006. [BR 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 8/11/2005]

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

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