CR 0124 Traditional Borneo tattoo set featuring Buah Berasok / Interlocking Creeper pattern & Aso Dog, consisting one tapping mallet, needle and ink block for Dayak tattooing.Carved from Iron / Billionwood.1990s collection. Length: 43 cm / 16.9 inches Height: 10 cm / 3.9 inches Total weight: 1.1 kg / 2.4 lb After packing: 2 kg / 4.4 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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