- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Two small tools for making caste marks on forehead
- Long description
- From conservation card by Heather Richardson 24.08.2001: Two small 'rakes' for making caste marks on the forehead. The rakes have one long serated edge. (Heather Richardson 24.08.2001) [FC 26/02/2009]
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1896
- Date collected
- By 1896
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1896
- Dimensions
- Length x Width: max 70 x 34 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1896.24.3.1 Accession number: 1896.24.3.2
Search terms: Body Art, Status, Tool, Religion, Body Art Accessory
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