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1925.23.66

Lump of amber-coloured resin used for making tattooing pigment. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 29/09/2010]

1925.23.66

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lump of amber-coloured resin used for making tattooing pigment. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 29/09/2010]
Cultural groups
Māori
Person
Field collector Admiral Digby
PRM source Mrs Digby
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1925
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Resin Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 120 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.23.66
Research and responses

Sampled for analysis by Fiona Bradshaw October 2011 [JU 21/10/11]

Search terms: Body Art, Specimen, Tattooing Accessory, Body Art Accessory

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