Title: Tatooing Culture in Tikhir Community

Language: Tikhir

Description: Mrs. Reikham, aged 76, from Anatongre Village, shares her personal experiences and describes how tattoos were traditionally applied by members of the Tikhir community in earlier times. She herself is adorned with numerous tattoos that cover her arms and legs. Yatap means tattoo in Tikhir.

Format & Duration: Video: 3 mins. 12 secs.
Date of Recording: 25-May-2024
Date of Upload: 6 November 2024
Performer: Reikham
Creator: Wichamdinbo Matiana
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: 1. Achemung Tikhir assisted the recording of this video, Anatongre Village. 2. Foundation for Endangered Languages supported financially to conduct this work.

Cite this work

 Matiana, Wichamdinbo . 2024  . Tatooing Culture in Tikhir Community (Narrated by Reikham)  . NEIIPA, Tetso College  . (https://neiipa.in/audio/tattooing-culture-in-tikhir-community/)  . Accessed: (21-Nov-2024)