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.

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