Dayak Tattoo Pin
Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Dayak, Indonesia
Material: Wood, Metal
Size: L 18.5cm
Description: Dayak wooden tattoo pins were traditionally used by the Dayak people of Borneo, Indonesia. These intricately carved pins were employed in the process of tattooing, a significant cultural practice among the Dayak tribe. The pins were used to puncture the skin, introducing natural pigments into the wounds, creating beautiful and meaningful tattoos that held cultural and spiritual significance.
ID-AC-005
Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Dayak, Indonesia
Material: Wood, Metal
Size: L 18.5cm
Description: Dayak wooden tattoo pins were traditionally used by the Dayak people of Borneo, Indonesia. These intricately carved pins were employed in the process of tattooing, a significant cultural practice among the Dayak tribe. The pins were used to puncture the skin, introducing natural pigments into the wounds, creating beautiful and meaningful tattoos that held cultural and spiritual significance.
ID-AC-005