Rare Samoan Tattoo Guide Wood Figure CIRCA 1900 Small Furniture formed a small family company

formed a small family company in the Valencian village of Almacera

This is an antique carved hardwood dish shaped like a stylised duck

exotic portraits and dramatic use of colour

Because of the long production period the stamps on the bottom of Ruska products vary a lot

Elegant and sophisticated mid century charm

Rare Samoan Tattoo Guide Wood Figure CIRCA 1900 Small Furniture formed a small family companyA truly amazing rare wood figure of Samoan origin, circa 1900, hand crafted from wood and hand painted with traditional Samoan tattoos. Probably used as a guide model for Samoan tattoo artists. Great detail and paint work of the tattoo. Dimensions: 180mm (H) x 50mm (Wide at base) About Traditional Samoan Tattooing: " The Pe'a is the popular name of the traditional male tatau (tattoo) of Samoa, also known as the malofie. The pe'a covers the body from