tattooing instrument

Catalog Number 109010
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Tinguian
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Luzon Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Abra Prov.
Locale Manabo
Original Name gi-gi-si
Materials bamboo
Catalog Description Name: Gi-gi-si. Tattooing [sic] instrument. Made of bamboo with needles in end. An ink of charcoal and water is put on arm and designs pricked in. | Notes: See notes on tatooing [sic].