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1890.13.25

Brass weight for tattooing instrument in the shape of human figure. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 02/09/2010]

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1890.13.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass weight for tattooing instrument in the shape of human figure. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 02/09/2010]
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1890
Date collected
By 1890
Acquisition information
Donated: 1890
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 139 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1890.13.25

Search terms: Religion, Body Art, Tool, Figure, Measurement, Tattooing Accessory, Weight, Body Art Accessory

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