Chieftain Shorts: Vickers Model 1937

men of culture on Instagram: "This image displays the remarkably preserved skin from the right upper arm of a Scythian chieftain, dating back approximately 2,500 years (c. 5th century BCE). Discovered in the frozen Pazyryk burials of the Altai Mountains, the specimen showcases the intricate "animal style" art characteristic of these ancient nomadic warriors. The tattoos feature a vertical arrangement of highly stylized, fantastical creatures—including a griffin-like beast and deer with elaborate