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Gallery of African scarification applied to decorate and beautify the body shown in a celebration of photographs, some dating to the 19th century. ... Central and Southern African Tribal Art ... Scarification was imprinted on aesthetically pleasing sculpture. It identifies early collected objects to specific people.
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African Body Modification by Scarification - Piercing - Stretching - Filing - Deforming – Mutilation Video Clips – Old Documentary’s - Documentaries ... Central and Southern African Tribal Art ... Scarification in Africa...
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For anyone who may not be familiar with scarification, it's an ancient African tribal body art that involves purposely scarring the skin to create raised marks and/or complete patterns.
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tattoos.lovetoknow.com/Africa_Scarification_History
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Scarification, an important body art for people of many sub-Saharan African cultures, often communicates elements of the cultural system and religious beliefs of the community. Scarification may also exhibit the enduring emotional states of the wearer, such as sorrow or well-being.
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www.uihealthcare.com/depts/medmuseum/wallexhibits/body/...
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Even though many modern-day African governments have banned scarification, many societies continue to practice this ancient tradition. ... Fashion » Early Cultures - African » Scarification - Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages...
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Navigation: Weblog / Blog article: African Scarification ... African scarification sculpture ... african scarification polymer clay sculpture...
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www.polymerclayfan.com/african-scarification.htm
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Facial scarification in West Africa is popular among many tribes, and is performed for several purposes. Culturally, the practice dates back thousands of years, and has been used to identify tribes (forehead), families (cheeks), individuals (chins), and even to express personal beauty (accents on lines).
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www.danheller.com/images/Africa/Montage/Slideshow/img16...
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For many men in West Africa, scarring is a form of tribal initiation and a sign of bravery. Done with razor blades, the painful process starts at puberty and continues into adulthood. ... Click to enlarge this photograph of a West African man. Scarification on his face indicates the village and clan that he belongs to.
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Intricately braided hair in parallel rows, with a high crest down the center, and decorative facial scarification embellish her beauty. Nimba appears annually at the time of planting and harvesting rice. Strong men compete for the honor of wearing the heavy wooden headdress;
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cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/African_Mask_Faces.html
cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/African_Mask_Faces.html
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