"This . . . book explores the cultural history of scarification, ranging from initiation rituals to commemoration of the dead, and introduces readers to today's scarification trends and techniques"--Provided by publisher.
"This . . . book explores the cultural history of scarification, ranging from initiation rituals to commemoration of the dead, and introduces readers to today's scarification trends and techniques"--Provided by publisher.
Contains over two hundred alphabetically arranged essays that provide information about body adornments and modifications found in various cultures, the social and cultural significance of body modification, and prominent individuals in the field.
Discusses the history of various forms of body marking, current popularity of body piercing and tattoos, how and why these are done, and some things to think about before choosing to be pierced or tattooed.
Photographs and text describe the latest trends in self-adornment, exploring how body adornment has become central to human nature, helping people express their beliefs, religion, hobbies, ethnicity, and more.
