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CR 0123 Traditional Borneo tattoo set featuring centipede, crocodile & Aso, consisting one tapping mallet, needle and ink block for Dayak tattooing.Carved from Iron / Billionwood.1990s collection. Length: 30 cm / 11.8 inches Height: 7 cm / 2.8 inches Total weight: 0.8 kg / 1.7 lb After packing: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb Tattoos were believed to provide protection from supernatural spirits and served as an indication of social rank.
Regional & Ethnic Antiques
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