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Thursday Aug 18, 2005
Traditional Tattoos in Borneo
If you're interested in learning more about the history of tattooing in Borneo, then be sure to to check out this article on the National Geographic website.
From the article:
"In Borneo, tattoos denote an affiliation with spirits, deities, or ancestors — or to ward off harm or disease. Others mark the coming of age, signify tribal rank, or distinguish friend from foe.
For Borneo's Dayak people, spirits embody everything: animals, plants, and humans. Many groups have drawn on this power by using images from nature in their tattoos, creating a composite of floral motifs using plants with curative or protective powers and powerful animal images."
Click here to read the full article. It's terrific.
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