tattooing instrument
Catalog Number | 109011 |
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. Same as 109010. 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]. |