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Native American Tattoos & Tribal Dress, Brodtmann Lithograph, 1816
Native American Tattoos & Tribal Dress, Brodtmann Lithograph, 1816

Native American Tattoos & Tribal Dress, Brodtmann Lithograph, 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

Native American Tattoos & Tribal Dress, Brodtmann Lithograph, 1816 This striking original hand-colored lithograph depicts two members of a Native American tribe, shown in ceremo...

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Early 19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Tribal Tattoos & Warrior Costume, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816
Tribal Tattoos & Warrior Costume, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816

Tribal Tattoos & Warrior Costume, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

It is both an important historical document and an exceptionally decorative work of art. Keywords: Tribal Tattoos, Tattoo History, Indigenous Tattoos, Body Art, Tattooed Warrior, Et...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Marquesas Warrior Engraving, Hand-Colored, Pacific Tattoo Figure c1854
Marquesas Warrior Engraving, Hand-Colored, Pacific Tattoo Figure c1854

Marquesas Warrior Engraving, Hand-Colored, Pacific Tattoo Figure c1854

Located in Langweer, NL

His body is richly adorned with intricate tattoo patterns, meticulously engraved and forming one of the most visually compelling aspects of the composition.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854
Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854

Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854 This striking hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Modernes by Martial Ardant Frè...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tattoo

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Paper

1920s Original Tattoo Flash Sheet • Traditional American Design • As Found
1920s Original Tattoo Flash Sheet • Traditional American Design • As Found

1920s Original Tattoo Flash Sheet • Traditional American Design • As Found

Located in Lancaster, PA

A rare survivor from the early days of American tattooing, this original 1920s tattoo flash sheet features hand-drawn designs in pencil & colored pencil on paper.

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1920s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Print of Tattooed Natives of Tikopia, Solomon Islands
Antique Print of Tattooed Natives of Tikopia, Solomon Islands

Antique Print of Tattooed Natives of Tikopia, Solomon Islands

$413Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Tattooed Natives of Tikopia, Solomon Islands

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Bewohne der Insel Tikopia'. Lithograph of inhabitants of Tikopia. Tikopia is a high island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It forms a part of the Melanesian ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands
Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands

Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands

$517Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 6.6 in D 0.02 in

Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands

Located in Langweer, NL

Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands This set of two black-and-white lithographs from circa 1830 by Heinrich Rudolf Schinz depicts tattooed men fro...

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1830s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Tattooed Burmese Farmer and His Wife – Antique Costume Print, circa 1800
Tattooed Burmese Farmer and His Wife – Antique Costume Print, circa 1800

Tattooed Burmese Farmer and His Wife – Antique Costume Print, circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

The male figure is portrayed as a muscular, tattooed farmer holding a large curved sword and a round shield.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

A Tattooed Man from Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1836
A Tattooed Man from Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1836

A Tattooed Man from Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork captures the intricate and culturally significant tattoos that adorned the bodies of Marquesan men, reflecting their social status, identity, and the rich tattooing tradi...

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1830s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very odd and rare pair of preserved human tattoos, believed to be from a French sailor. Depicting a Prussian solider and a young lady.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Tattoo

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Maple

Detailed Portraits of Maori Life and Tattoo Art in New Zealand, Published c.1836
Detailed Portraits of Maori Life and Tattoo Art in New Zealand, Published c.1836

Detailed Portraits of Maori Life and Tattoo Art in New Zealand, Published c.1836

Located in Langweer, NL

The right panel delves deeper into the art of moko, illustrating a close-up of leg tattoo designs alongside portraits of men with intricate facial tattoos.

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1830s Swiss Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Old Hand-Colored Antique Print of Banae Inhabitants with Body Tattoos, 1827
Old Hand-Colored Antique Print of Banae Inhabitants with Body Tattoos, 1827

Old Hand-Colored Antique Print of Banae Inhabitants with Body Tattoos, 1827

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print of inhabitants from Banae (Nagpur India?). Also depicted are a sailing boat and palm trees. This print originates from 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno (..)' by G. Ferrar...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Pacific Islanders & Polynesian Costume Prints, Set of 10, c.1852
Antique Pacific Islanders & Polynesian Costume Prints, Set of 10, c.1852

Antique Pacific Islanders & Polynesian Costume Prints, Set of 10, c.1852

Located in Langweer, NL

Particularly striking are the heavily tattooed Marquesan warrior from Nukahiva, the regal Hawaiian queen and warrior portraits from Owhyhee (Hawaii), and the Maori chief from New Zea...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Monsieur Bernhard, Eberhard, or Bernhard Keilhau (Helsingør 1624 - Rome 1687)
Monsieur Bernhard, Eberhard, or Bernhard Keilhau (Helsingør 1624 - Rome 1687)

Monsieur Bernhard, Eberhard, or Bernhard Keilhau (Helsingør 1624 - Rome 1687)

Located in Madrid, ES

Finally, if there is an access to the meaning of this image: it is easy to intuit the allegory of autumn through wine, even five senses; In fact, the image alludes to the tattoo by t...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tattoo

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Paint

Antique Arctic Peoples & Northern Tribes Costume Prints, Set of 9, c.1852
Antique Arctic Peoples & Northern Tribes Costume Prints, Set of 9, c.1852

Antique Arctic Peoples & Northern Tribes Costume Prints, Set of 9, c.1852

Located in Langweer, NL

Particularly striking are the dynamic Samojeed hunter with bow and skis, the richly dressed Ainu fisherman from the Kuril Islands, the tattooed Chukchi family group, and the delicate...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Kabyle Interior & Craft Scenes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888
Kabyle Interior & Craft Scenes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

Kabyle Interior & Craft Scenes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Particularly notable is the inclusion of tattoo motifs, carefully illustrated on arms and hands, reflecting the cultural significance of body marking within Kabyle identity.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Polynesian and Maori Figures – Inhabitants of Nuku Hiva & New Zealand Canoe 1845
Polynesian and Maori Figures – Inhabitants of Nuku Hiva & New Zealand Canoe 1845

Polynesian and Maori Figures – Inhabitants of Nuku Hiva & New Zealand Canoe 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Facing him, a woman with a pink skirt and blue drapery stands gracefully, her back also covered in bold tattoos — an emblem of rank, beauty, and identity among Polynesian islanders.

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1840s French Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Hawaiian Dancer Engraving, Sandwich Islands Figure Study, Cook Voyage, c.1790
Hawaiian Dancer Engraving, Sandwich Islands Figure Study, Cook Voyage, c.1790

Hawaiian Dancer Engraving, Sandwich Islands Figure Study, Cook Voyage, c.1790

Located in Langweer, NL

The dancer holds a circular shield adorned with radiating elements, while his body is decorated with tattoos, carefully rendered to emphasize both physical form and cultural identity.

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Late 18th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Marquisen-Eilanders – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (early 1800s)
Marquisen-Eilanders – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (early 1800s)

Marquisen-Eilanders – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (early 1800s)

Located in Langweer, NL

The scene portrays a family moment set against lush island terrain. A tattooed Marquesan man wearing a feathered ceremonial headdress interacts with a playful child, while a seated w...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Maori Portraits: Exploring the Cultural Richness of New Zealand's People, c.1836
Maori Portraits: Exploring the Cultural Richness of New Zealand's People, c.1836

Maori Portraits: Exploring the Cultural Richness of New Zealand's People, c.1836

Located in Langweer, NL

The portraits highlight traditional Maori clothing, hairstyles, and intricate facial tattoos (moko), reflecting the cultural richness of the Maori people.

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1830s Swiss Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Woodblocks by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in Custom Frames
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Woodblocks by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in Custom Frames

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Woodblocks by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in Custom Frames

Located in Stamford, CT

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798 - 1861 The vogue for full-body tattoos of interlaced characters, animals and fish, the full arms and backs that writhe with complex figures and designs can be ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tattoo

Pelew-Eilanders – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Palau (c.1800)
Pelew-Eilanders – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Palau (c.1800)

Pelew-Eilanders – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Palau (c.1800)

Located in Langweer, NL

The seated woman nurses her child while wearing body tattoos and culturally significant woven garments.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea (c.1800)
Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea (c.1800)

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea (c.1800)

Located in Langweer, NL

The detailed rendering of canoes, tattoos, and personal adornment provides valuable insight into traditional maritime and cultural practices.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Hawaii Islanders – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1800)
Hawaii Islanders – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1800)

Hawaii Islanders – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1800)

Located in Langweer, NL

The man at left wears a feathered cape and headdress in brilliantly colored plumes, with finely rendered decorative tattoo patterns on his legs. The woman beside him holds a ceremoni...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Lao and Burmese Peoples – Lithograph from French Indochina Exploration (1873)
Lao and Burmese Peoples – Lithograph from French Indochina Exploration (1873)

Lao and Burmese Peoples – Lithograph from French Indochina Exploration (1873)

Located in Langweer, NL

The dynamic poses and intricate details of their dress and tattoos provide an anthropological insight into the daily lives and cultural practices of these communities.

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1870s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Creek People of North America – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Creek People of North America – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805

Creek People of North America – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition features a man standing with a decorated pipe, his body adorned with traditional tattoos and jewelry, while a woman sits working on a woven textile.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Ethnograph Print, 1805
Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Ethnograph Print, 1805

Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Ethnograph Print, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

The seated figure’s facial tattooing and adornment, along with the distinctive woven hat of the standing figure, reflect cultural identity and craftsmanship of the region.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Tarot Reader (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
Tarot Reader (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)

Tarot Reader (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)

Located in Kansas City, MO

She found her passion for tattooing in her early 20s in Argentina and honed her skills after moving to Barcelona.

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1890s Modern Antique Tattoo

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Archival Pigment

Guardians of Heritage: Maori Chiefs and Families from Hiva Oa and Tewaaiti, 1836
Guardians of Heritage: Maori Chiefs and Families from Hiva Oa and Tewaaiti, 1836

Guardians of Heritage: Maori Chiefs and Families from Hiva Oa and Tewaaiti, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork highlights the intricate moko (tattoo) patterns, denoting rank and heritage, and the traditional hairstyles and clothing distinctive to the region.

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1830s Swiss Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869
Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869

Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

A superb decorative piece and an inspiring reference for those working in tattoo design, graphic arts, or Celtic studies. Condition: Very good condition.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes: Foo, Guardian or Lions Dogs, also known as komainu or shishi,...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Tattoo

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Bronze

Antique 18th c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Basin Ca 1710 Japan Porcelain Chinese
Antique 18th c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Basin Ca 1710 Japan Porcelain Chinese

Antique 18th c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Basin Ca 1710 Japan Porcelain Chinese

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

They treated and extracted teeth, branded slaves, created ritual tattoos or scars, cut out gallstones and hangnails, set fractures, gave enemas, and lanced abscesses.

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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tattoo

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Porcelain

Striking 1844 Lithograph of a Formosan (Taiwanese) Warrior in Traditional Attire
Striking 1844 Lithograph of a Formosan (Taiwanese) Warrior in Traditional Attire

Striking 1844 Lithograph of a Formosan (Taiwanese) Warrior in Traditional Attire

Located in Langweer, NL

It features a Formosan warrior, showcasing traditional attire and tattoos, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and detailed dress of the indigenous peoples of Formosa (modern-day...

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1840s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Vibrant 1844 Handcolored Lithograph of Siberian Tschuktsches or Chukchi Family
Vibrant 1844 Handcolored Lithograph of Siberian Tschuktsches or Chukchi Family

Vibrant 1844 Handcolored Lithograph of Siberian Tschuktsches or Chukchi Family

Located in Langweer, NL

It depicts a Tschuktsches (Chukchi or also Luoravetlans) family from Siberia, dressed in their traditional attire, characterized by intricate garments and unique tattoos that reflect...

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1840s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Hand Colored Antique Print of Natives of Tonga, Friendly Islands, 1830
Hand Colored Antique Print of Natives of Tonga, Friendly Islands, 1830

Hand Colored Antique Print of Natives of Tonga, Friendly Islands, 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

King Poulaho in feather headdress, man in gnatoo tappa cloth, Chief Ataongo Otago of Tongatapu Amsterdam Island with knife, woman with tattoos in gnatoo. This print originates from '...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Old Print of Piteenee, a Young Woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, 1845
Old Print of Piteenee, a Young Woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, 1845

Old Print of Piteenee, a Young Woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, 1845

$159Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.24 in W 6.5 in D 0.02 in

Old Print of Piteenee, a Young Woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

She wears a white gown, cowrie necklace, feather headdress, and has tattooed limbs. 18-year-old granddaughter of Taiohae chief Gattanewa and Captain David Porter’s girlfriend.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Hand Colored Antique Print of a Native Man of Tikei Island
Hand Colored Antique Print of a Native Man of Tikei Island

Hand Colored Antique Print of a Native Man of Tikei Island

$178Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.24 in W 6.5 in D 0.02 in

Hand Colored Antique Print of a Native Man of Tikei Island

Located in Langweer, NL

His body decorated with geometric tattoos. Adapted from a portrait of Larik, chief of the Romanzoff islands.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire
1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire

1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 10.44 in D 0 in

1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire

Located in Langweer, NL

A cap worn by warriors, part of their traditional attire. 4. Tattooing instruments for marking the skin with cultural or status symbols. 5.

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Early 1800s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Print of Chiefs of New Zealand by Honegger, 1845
Antique Print of Chiefs of New Zealand by Honegger, 1845

Antique Print of Chiefs of New Zealand by Honegger, 1845

$191Sale Price|34% Off

H 10.04 in W 13.98 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Chiefs of New Zealand by Honegger, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

This print depicts chiefs of New Zealand, with facial tattoos. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen der verschiedenen Rassen und Stamme nach den neuesten Ent...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Print of Natives of Tikopia by Honegger, 1845
Antique Print of Natives of Tikopia by Honegger, 1845

Antique Print of Natives of Tikopia by Honegger, 1845

$235Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Natives of Tikopia by Honegger, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

This print depicts natives of the island of Tikopia, with tattoos. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen der verschiedenen Rassen und Stamme nach den neuesten...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800
Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800

Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800

Located in Portland, OR

This vessel is finely crafted from copper and has a circular lid and hinged handle, the vessel is modeled as a bull by hand hammering using repousse technique, the head of the bull i...

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Early 1800s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tattoo

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Copper

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Native American Shaman Stickpin
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Native American Shaman Stickpin

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Native American Shaman Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as the stylized face of a Native American woman With neatly tucked hair and tattooed forehead Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1890 Head measures: 10.7 x 8.7 mm Total len...

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1890s Victorian Antique Tattoo

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maya Bird Sello Stamp
Maya Bird Sello Stamp

Maya Bird Sello Stamp

$388

H 2.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.25 in

Maya Bird Sello Stamp

Located in Chicago, IL

The primary use of sellos is unknown, but they are believed to have been used to decorate pottery, textiles or to make temporary tattoos, most likely for ceremonial or religious purp...

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Tattoo

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Ceramic

Traditional Kamchatdale Portraits: Engravings from 19th-Century Exploration
Traditional Kamchatdale Portraits: Engravings from 19th-Century Exploration

Traditional Kamchatdale Portraits: Engravings from 19th-Century Exploration

$206Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.12 in W 6.7 in D 0 in

Traditional Kamchatdale Portraits: Engravings from 19th-Century Exploration

Located in Langweer, NL

The right side features headshots of a man and a woman, each adorned in traditional Kamchatdale attire, highlighting facial tattoos and regional hairstyles. These prints are from a...

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1840s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Print of Men from the Caroline Islands, Micronesia
Antique Print of Men from the Caroline Islands, Micronesia

Antique Print of Men from the Caroline Islands, Micronesia

$413Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.55 in W 15.75 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Men from the Caroline Islands, Micronesia

Located in Langweer, NL

Original old print of men from the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Tattooed men from the islands of Iros, Penelap and Aouara in the Caroline Islands archipelago, which is now part of t...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Antique Print of the Pink and White Terraces 'New Zealand' by Picken, circa 1877
Antique Print of the Pink and White Terraces 'New Zealand' by Picken, circa 1877

Antique Print of the Pink and White Terraces 'New Zealand' by Picken, circa 1877

Located in Langweer, NL

The Pink Terrace, or Te Otukapuarangi ("The fountain of the clouded sky") in Maori, and the white terrace, also known as Te Tarata ("the tattooed rock"), were natural wonders of New ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Saturiova: The Warrior King of Florida Performing a Ritual Sacrifice, c.1790
Saturiova: The Warrior King of Florida Performing a Ritual Sacrifice, c.1790

Saturiova: The Warrior King of Florida Performing a Ritual Sacrifice, c.1790

Located in Langweer, NL

The figure is adorned with body markings or tattoos, and a feathered headdress, suggesting a person of significance, possibly a chief or a shaman.

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1790s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Iroquois Warrior: 1783 Engraving by Teodoro Viero of a Native of Northern Canada
Iroquois Warrior: 1783 Engraving by Teodoro Viero of a Native of Northern Canada

Iroquois Warrior: 1783 Engraving by Teodoro Viero of a Native of Northern Canada

Located in Langweer, NL

Body Art: His skin is marked with intricate tattoos or body paint, particularly noticeable on his legs, arms, and chest.

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1780s Antique Tattoo

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Paper

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1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure
1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints Photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context.

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1650s Mid-Century Modern Antique Tattoo

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Paper

Yoshiharu Utagawa, Suikoden, Tattoo Design, Wrestler, Japanese Woodblock Print
Yoshiharu Utagawa, Suikoden, Tattoo Design, Wrestler, Japanese Woodblock Print

Yoshiharu Utagawa, Suikoden, Tattoo Design, Wrestler, Japanese Woodblock Print

Located in London, GB

This print shows Roshi Ensei, a wrestler whose skin was decorated at an early age by a master tattoo artist with an elaborate all-body design of peonies and Chinese shishi (leonine c...

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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Tattoo

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kunichika Toyohara, Tattoo, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki Actor
Kunichika Toyohara, Tattoo, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki Actor

Kunichika Toyohara, Tattoo, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki Actor

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in London, GB

The actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro, portraying a fireman, is shown in this print. His tattooed arms are on display and he is carrying a matoi, which was a sort of flag identifying particul...

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1860s Edo Antique Tattoo

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Mid-Century Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 66 in Dm 22 in

Mid-Century Floor Lamp

Located in Glendale, CA

Mid-Century floor lamp was featured in the movie the girl with the dragon tattoo.

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19th Century Antique Tattoo

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Aluminum, Metal

Moroccan Fez Embroidery Pillow
Moroccan Fez Embroidery Pillow

Moroccan Fez Embroidery Pillow

Unavailable

H 13 in W 16 in D 5 in

Moroccan Fez Embroidery Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The designs are based on centuries old Mehindi (henna hand tattoo) designs. Natural linen back, invisible zipper closure, feather and down fill.      

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Tattoo

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Silk

Pre Columbian Nayarit Pottery Seated Important Personage
Pre Columbian Nayarit Pottery Seated Important Personage

Pre Columbian Nayarit Pottery Seated Important Personage

Located in New York, NY

The surface is painted with the most amazing linear banding in red, tan and brown and his face with excellent tattoos. Mint condition. Ex Orlando FL collection.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Tattoo

Large Antique Moroccan Chest - Tuareg Leather, Bone, Silver, Gems - Boho Luxe
Large Antique Moroccan Chest - Tuareg Leather, Bone, Silver, Gems - Boho Luxe

Large Antique Moroccan Chest - Tuareg Leather, Bone, Silver, Gems - Boho Luxe

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

The center of the chest is a common tattoo symbol, dotted with stones of turquoise, coral, and malachite.

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Early 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Tattoo

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Coral, Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper, Steel

Ngontang / Fang Mask
Ngontang / Fang Mask

Ngontang / Fang Mask

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in

Ngontang / Fang Mask

Located in London, GB

Ngontang Mask Gabon Fang-Kwele, (Vuvi) Early 1900s Height: 25cm Material: - Wood, pigment, white kaolin Provenance: - Ex collection Gaspereaux, Toulouse, France - Zema...

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Early 20th Century Gabonese Antique Tattoo

Materials

Wood

18th Century Moroccan Tuareg Khalkhal Bracelet - Handmade Heavy Etched Silver
18th Century Moroccan Tuareg Khalkhal Bracelet - Handmade Heavy Etched Silver

18th Century Moroccan Tuareg Khalkhal Bracelet - Handmade Heavy Etched Silver

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

These particular symbols represent the watering of the crops, symbols which can also be seen in traditional indigenous Moroccan amazing tattoos. The Tuareg are traditionally indepen...

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18th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Tattoo

Materials

Silver, Copper

Crowned Heart Diamond Ruby Rare Ring
Crowned Heart Diamond Ruby Rare Ring

Crowned Heart Diamond Ruby Rare Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Fidelity & Love Emblematic in its modern incarnations, including tattoos and emoticons, the heart motif is never more powerful than when it appears in antique jewellery This very ra...

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1740s Georgian Antique Tattoo

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yoshitoshi, Suikoden, Lin Chong, Lu Qian, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Yoshitoshi, Suikoden, Lin Chong, Lu Qian, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

Yoshitoshi, Suikoden, Lin Chong, Lu Qian, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Located in London, GB

In some records, he is said to have been tattooed on the face and exiled to Cangzhou. While in prison, he is assigned to be a solo watchman at a fodder depot, however, this turns out...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Tattoo

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure
Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure

Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure

By Taiso Yoshitoshi

Located in Burbank, CA

The complete title of this diptych is “Lu Chin Shen in a Drunken Rage Smashes the Guardian Figure at the Temple on the Five-Crested Mountain” (Rochishin ransui godaizan kongôjin o uc...

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1880s Other Art Style Antique Tattoo

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

Large Orientalist Oil Painting North African Algeria Nude Tattooed Berber Women
Large Orientalist Oil Painting North African Algeria Nude Tattooed Berber Women

Large Orientalist Oil Painting North African Algeria Nude Tattooed Berber Women

By Etienne Dinet

Located in Portland, OR

Possibly a cermony for puberty or marriage, both young women are wearing traditional Berber silver anklets & wrist bangles and traditional Berber tattooes. Dinet painted several vers...

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1910s French School Antique Tattoo

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage 1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size M Black Beige Tattoo Pullover
Vintage 1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size M Black Beige Tattoo Pullover

Vintage 1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size M Black Beige Tattoo Pullover

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER pullover comes in a black & beige tattoo design wool / polyamide featuring a square neck-line.

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19th Century Italian Antique Tattoo

Rosewood Jewellery Box with Brass Accents & New Vintage Tattoo Print Silk Lining
Rosewood Jewellery Box with Brass Accents & New Vintage Tattoo Print Silk Lining

Rosewood Jewellery Box with Brass Accents & New Vintage Tattoo Print Silk Lining

Located in Northampton, GB

Indulge in the exquisite design of this Rosewood Jewellery Box, adorned with brass corner brackets and a striking vacant initial plate. This exquisite piece is a true testament to...

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19th Century British Antique Tattoo

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Old Print of Tattooed Natives Dancing in the Caroline Islands and Guam, 1834
Old Print of Tattooed Natives Dancing in the Caroline Islands and Guam, 1834

Old Print of Tattooed Natives Dancing in the Caroline Islands and Guam, 1834

Located in Langweer, NL

Old print of the traditional dances of the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. It shows men with tattoos, wearing loincloths, dancing with sticks.

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1830s Antique Tattoo

Materials

Paper

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Local tribes in this region are know to Tattoo their faces and a necklace tattoo representing a specific tribe.

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Tattoo

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Chin State Tribal Territory Markers
Burmese Chin State Tribal Territory Markers

Burmese Chin State Tribal Territory Markers

Located in New York, NY

Local tribes in this region are know to Tattoo their faces and a necklace tattoo representing a specific tribe.

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19th Century Burmese Antique Tattoo

Materials

Wood

African Benin People Bronze Wall Mask With Figures
African Benin People Bronze Wall Mask With Figures

African Benin People Bronze Wall Mask With Figures

Located in Long Island City, NY

The face is intricately detailed with numerous tattoos. The neck is adorned with a semicircular plaque, while three small figures are perched atop the head.

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19th Century Beninese Antique Tattoo

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Chin State Tribal Territory Markers
Burmese Chin State Tribal Territory Markers

Burmese Chin State Tribal Territory Markers

Located in New York, NY

Local tribes in this region are know to Tattoo their faces. For purposes of identifying each piece from the left to right as item 1,2,3,4 & 5.

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19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Tattoo

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow
1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

Located in Haarlem, NL

It could be anything from having two heads, no arms, bearded or completely tattooed I guess. But I like to think that it could have been about girls with amazing abilities and inco...

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Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Antique Tattoo

Materials

Leather, Canvas

European Bronze Age Spiral Brooch 1000 BC
European Bronze Age Spiral Brooch 1000 BC

European Bronze Age Spiral Brooch 1000 BC

Located in London, GB

Very little art from the European Bronze Age survives to us today, yet artefacts such as this give us an idea of the motifs that would have been ubiquitous in daily life; carved into...

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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Tattoo

Materials

Bronze

New Zealand Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick
New Zealand Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick

New Zealand Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick

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H 36.23 in W 1.78 in D 1.97 in

New Zealand Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick

Located in Newark, England

The figure head with Maori tattoos across face with well carved features and hair.

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19th Century New Zealand Antique Tattoo

Materials

Wood

Bust of Chief Tamati Tamaiwhakanehua Kauri gum, New Zealand, circa 1860
Bust of Chief Tamati Tamaiwhakanehua Kauri gum, New Zealand, circa 1860

Bust of Chief Tamati Tamaiwhakanehua Kauri gum, New Zealand, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

The intricately rendered moko (facial tattoo) and stylized garment carvings reflect the mana and ancestral lineage of the sitter, whose leadership was affirmed through his signing of...

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19th Century New Zealand Antique Tattoo

Materials

Resin, Wood

Antique Print of Natives of the Caribbean by Madou, 1839
Antique Print of Natives of the Caribbean by Madou, 1839

Antique Print of Natives of the Caribbean by Madou, 1839

Located in Langweer, NL

Old print depicting natives of the Caribbean showing their tattoos and costumes. Originates from 'Voyage a Surinam.

Category

19th Century Antique Tattoo

Materials

Paper

Bronze Age Spiral Brooch, 1000 BC
Bronze Age Spiral Brooch, 1000 BC

Bronze Age Spiral Brooch, 1000 BC

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H 2.5 in W 6.25 in D 0.5 in

Bronze Age Spiral Brooch, 1000 BC

Located in London, GB

Very little art from the European Bronze Age survives to us today, yet artefacts such as this give us an idea of the motifs that would have been ubiquitous in daily life, carved into...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Tattoo

Materials

Bronze

African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask
African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask

African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

This mask is intricately carved and is recognizable by the use of facial tattoos and scarification - a staple in the Chokwe aesthetic.

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19th Century Angolan Antique Tattoo

Materials

Wood

Movement and Tradition: A Sandwich Islander's Dance in the 18th Century, 1788
Movement and Tradition: A Sandwich Islander's Dance in the 18th Century, 1788

Movement and Tradition: A Sandwich Islander's Dance in the 18th Century, 1788

Located in Langweer, NL

The man's other hand is placed on his hip, and his posture and facial expression convey motion, suggesting he is in the midst of a dance. His tattooed legs and the woven decorations ...

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1780s Antique Tattoo

Materials

Paper

Antique 18c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Medical Basin Ca 1710 China Porcelain
Antique 18c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Medical Basin Ca 1710 China Porcelain

Antique 18c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Medical Basin Ca 1710 China Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

They treated and extracted teeth, branded slaves, created ritual tattoos or scars, cut out gallstones and hangnails, set fractures, gaveenemas, and lanced abscesses.

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tattoo

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient European Bronze Age Spiral Fibula, 1000 BC
Ancient European Bronze Age Spiral Fibula, 1000 BC

Ancient European Bronze Age Spiral Fibula, 1000 BC

Located in London, GB

Very little art from the European bronze age survives to us today, yet artefacts such as this give us an idea of the motifs that would have been ubiquitous in daily life carved into ...

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15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Tattoo

Materials

Bronze

America’s First Columbus Ancestor 500 Years Old
America’s First Columbus Ancestor 500 Years Old

America’s First Columbus Ancestor 500 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

It features decorative tattoo on the head top while the figure maintains a meditative pose.

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15th Century and Earlier American Pre-Columbian Antique Tattoo

Materials

Stone

America Ancient Stone Game Ball "Batey", 500 Years Old
America Ancient Stone Game Ball "Batey", 500 Years Old

America Ancient Stone Game Ball "Batey", 500 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

On the surfaces are finely incised stylized geometric motifs representing tattooing or scarification, adding to the impressive aesthetic presence of this piece.

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15th Century and Earlier American Pre-Columbian Antique Tattoo

Materials

Stone

Matching Pair of Native American Parfleche Envelopes, Plateau, 19th Century
Matching Pair of Native American Parfleche Envelopes, Plateau, 19th Century

Matching Pair of Native American Parfleche Envelopes, Plateau, 19th Century

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Tattoo

Materials

Hide

Native American Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, 19th Century
Native American Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, 19th Century

Native American Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, 19th Century

By Plateau Indians

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Tattoo

Materials

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Antique Native American Painted Parfleche Box, Sioux, circa 1880
Antique Native American Painted Parfleche Box, Sioux, circa 1880

Antique Native American Painted Parfleche Box, Sioux, circa 1880

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Tattoo

Materials

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Antique Native American Parfleche Envelope, Blackfeet, circa 1875
Antique Native American Parfleche Envelope, Blackfeet, circa 1875

Antique Native American Parfleche Envelope, Blackfeet, circa 1875

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Tattoo

Materials

Hide

Caribbean Rich Treasure Jade, Female "Fertility" Pendant, 500 Years#6
Caribbean Rich Treasure Jade, Female "Fertility" Pendant, 500 Years#6

Caribbean Rich Treasure Jade, Female "Fertility" Pendant, 500 Years#6

Located in South Burlington, VT

It features decorative tattoo on the head top while the figure maintains a meditative pose.

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15th Century and Earlier American Pre-Columbian Antique Tattoo

Materials

Jade

Rare Matching Pair of Parfleche Envelopes, Cheyenne, 19th Century
Rare Matching Pair of Parfleche Envelopes, Cheyenne, 19th Century

Rare Matching Pair of Parfleche Envelopes, Cheyenne, 19th Century

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Tattoo

Antique Native American Abstract Painted Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, circa 1890
Antique Native American Abstract Painted Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, circa 1890

Antique Native American Abstract Painted Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, circa 1890

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Tattoo

Materials

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Native American Parfleche Envelope with Abstract Painting, 19th Century, Plateau
Native American Parfleche Envelope with Abstract Painting, 19th Century, Plateau

Native American Parfleche Envelope with Abstract Painting, 19th Century, Plateau

By Plateau Indians

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Tattoo

Materials

Hide

"Yue Fei", Chinese Historical Folk Hero, Late Qing Dynasty Stele Rubbing, Ink
"Yue Fei", Chinese Historical Folk Hero, Late Qing Dynasty Stele Rubbing, Ink

"Yue Fei", Chinese Historical Folk Hero, Late Qing Dynasty Stele Rubbing, Ink

Located in Detroit, MI

Yue Fei has become synonymous with unyielding patriotic loyalty in China, one of the most well-known stories about him involved his challenge to charges of treason by ripping off his...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tattoo

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper

Arrangement of 19th century American Indian Abstract Paintings
Arrangement of 19th century American Indian Abstract Paintings

Arrangement of 19th century American Indian Abstract Paintings

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century Abstract Antique Tattoo

Materials

Mixed Media

Arrangement of 19th Century American Indian Abstract Paintings
Arrangement of 19th Century American Indian Abstract Paintings

Arrangement of 19th Century American Indian Abstract Paintings

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could be expressed.

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19th Century American Antique Tattoo

Antique 18th c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Basin Ca 1710 China Porcelain Chinese
Antique 18th c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Basin Ca 1710 China Porcelain Chinese

Antique 18th c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Basin Ca 1710 China Porcelain Chinese

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

In the ancient Mayan civilization, they were called upon to create ritual tattoos and scars. The ancient Chinese used them to castrate eunuchs.

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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tattoo

Materials

Porcelain

Original Antique Print of Tattooing. C.1900
Original Antique Print of Tattooing. C.1900

Original Antique Print of Tattooing. C.1900

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H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Print of Tattooing. C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of tattooing Unframed. Chromo-lithograph Published, C.1900 The measurement is the paper size of the print Free shipping.

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Early 1900s English Folk Art Antique Tattoo

Materials

Paper

Native American Tattooed Widows Seek Remarriage Permission, ca.1827
Native American Tattooed Widows Seek Remarriage Permission, ca.1827

Native American Tattooed Widows Seek Remarriage Permission, ca.1827

Located in Langweer, NL

The Native American figures are shown with distinctive body art, possibly tattoos or body paint, which cover their arms, legs, and torsos.

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1820s Antique Tattoo

Materials

Paper

Full-body Portrait of a Tattooed Man from Nuku Hiva by Karl Brodtmann, 1836
Full-body Portrait of a Tattooed Man from Nuku Hiva by Karl Brodtmann, 1836

Full-body Portrait of a Tattooed Man from Nuku Hiva by Karl Brodtmann, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

. - Tattoos: The intricate tattoos are composed of geometric patterns, bands, and symbols that are characteristic of the Marquesan tattoo style.

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1830s Antique Tattoo

Materials

Paper

Ancient rustic shepherd’s coffer Transylvania, 18th Century
Ancient rustic shepherd’s coffer Transylvania, 18th Century

Ancient rustic shepherd’s coffer Transylvania, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Rustic mesh patterns and simplified organic symbols tattoo the surface, the mesh symbolically to deter and entangle malign influence.

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18th Century Romanian Antique Tattoo

Materials

Wood

Antique Portrait of Natai, a Chief from the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 1836
Antique Portrait of Natai, a Chief from the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 1836

Antique Portrait of Natai, a Chief from the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

The artist, Louis Auguste de Sainson, masterfully captures the subject's features, highlighting the intricate facial tattoos (moko) that signify his rank, heritage, and achievements.

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1830s Antique Tattoo

Materials

Paper

A Carved Maori Treasure Box
A Carved Maori Treasure Box

A Carved Maori Treasure Box

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H 7 in W 13 in D 5 in

A Carved Maori Treasure Box

Located in Austin, TX

The body of the box carved with a ferocious seated tiki at each end, bodies covered in tattoos, and tongues out. The eyes have been inlaid with abalone shell.

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Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Antique Tattoo

Materials

Wood, Abalone

African Nigerian Igbo Carved Maiden Mask Sculpture on Stand
African Nigerian Igbo Carved Maiden Mask Sculpture on Stand

African Nigerian Igbo Carved Maiden Mask Sculpture on Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

The mask are characterized by small, balanced features, often elaborate hairstyles or figures on top, and various facial tattoos. Dimensions with stand 25.5" high, 10" wide and 12...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tattoo

Materials

Wood, Paint

“Cuore Sacro” olio su tavola in legno cm 30x28 ca 1800
“Cuore Sacro” olio su tavola in legno cm 30x28 ca 1800

“Cuore Sacro” olio su tavola in legno cm 30x28 ca 1800

Located in Torino, IT

This devotion emerged in the 12th century, but gained popularity in the 17th century until it reached today with a more contemporary iconography also widely used in tattoos. Angels,...

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Early 1800s Old Masters Antique Tattoo

Materials

Oil, Wood

Pre Columbian Figure Volcanic Stone Trophy Head Hunter Statue, Costa Rica 800 AD
Pre Columbian Figure Volcanic Stone Trophy Head Hunter Statue, Costa Rica 800 AD

Pre Columbian Figure Volcanic Stone Trophy Head Hunter Statue, Costa Rica 800 AD

Located in Portland, OR

The carving depicts a standing hunter with a fearsome visage lips open and displaying his teeth, the upper arms with an incised band to represent a tribal banded tattoo. The statue i...

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Tattoo

Materials

Stone

Pre Columbian Nayarit Figure of a Smoking Shaman, 200 BC-300 AD
Pre Columbian Nayarit Figure of a Smoking Shaman, 200 BC-300 AD

Pre Columbian Nayarit Figure of a Smoking Shaman, 200 BC-300 AD

By Nayarit Culture

Located in Dallas, TX

Pre-Columbian Nayarit smoking or eating figure with painted polychromed swirling and tribal tattoo designs all-over the body. A Pre-Columbian seated figure from the ancient region of...

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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Tattoo

Materials

Earthenware

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit woman figural sculpture
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit woman figural sculpture

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit woman figural sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

A handbuilt bichrome terracotta female kneeling figure - her torso nude with pronounced breasts and face covered with elaborate tattoos or painted motifs. Her head is characteristic...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Tattoo

Materials

Terracotta

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Antique Tattoo For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tattoo for your home. Each antique tattoo for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, bronze and canvas. There are many kinds of the antique tattoo you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tattoo, those designed in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique tattoo that is appealing in its simplicity, but Toyohara Kunichika and Taiso Yoshitoshi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Tattoo?

The average selling price for an antique tattoo at 1stDibs is $749, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced.