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1912.31.38

Wooden tattoo pattern block. Roughly triangular in shape with scrolling and scalloped design. Stained with pigment. [SM 16/09/2010]

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1912.31.38

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden tattoo pattern block. Roughly triangular in shape with scrolling and scalloped design. Stained with pigment. [SM 16/09/2010]
Long description
Wooden tattoo pattern block for a man's chest. Roughly triangular in shape with scrolling and scalloped design on one surface. The block is made from three sections of wooden plank that are help together by two wooden batons attached to the back with wooden pegs. [SM 16/09/2010]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak Rejang River
Cultural groups
Ukit
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1912
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Stained, Process Drilled
Dimensions
Length: max 279 mm, Width: max 306 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1912.31.38

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

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