Caning Caning Caning is a form of corporal punishment consisting of a number of hits (known as "strokes" or "cuts") with a single cane usually made of rattan, generally applied to the offender's bare or clothed buttocks (see spanking) or hand(s) (on the palm). Caning on the knuckles or shoulders is much less common. Caning can also be applied to the soles of the feet (foot whipping or bastinado). The size and flexibility of the cane and the mode of application, as well as the number of the strokes, vary greatly — from a couple of light strokes with a small
Object history of the Iuhi collected 2 of these "Iuhi", which are tattoo needles used for tattooing. These needles are made from bone and resemble a small comb with sharp and skinny prongs. The bones come from birds, fish or hen. The other end has two grooves so that a rod can be attached to the end, which probably helps the artist maneuver the needles during the tattoo process. The rod attachment is not included with the "Iuhi" needles from the collection. Tattoos are applied with the needle combs and a wooden mallet called "miro pua ‘uhi". A picture depicts a man getting a tattoo