![]() Hi Integrity, yes I totally agree with you, thanks as always for reading, nell Enjoyed this hub and didn't know any of this. Moonlake from America on August 08, 2012: ![]() Hi moonlake, thanks so much for reading, nell Unfortunately, no true matriarchal societies exist. It would be interesting to see what type of body modification traditions would be practiced in matriarchal societies where women wielded the power. I do find it very telling that most of these traditions were practiced on women rather than men, obviously in cultures where women were considered "property" of the men therefore, pain wasn't a consideration-only the preservation of the man's "property." Jaye Denman from Deep South, USA on August 08, 2012:Įxcellent hub, Nell, fascinating to read, and the visuals are haunting. Hi Jaye, yes that's so true, all the time women are told what to do there will always be this sort of practice, that would be great to see, a matriarchal society! thanks for reading, cheers nell Nell Rose (author) from England on August 08, 2012: ![]() Nell, this was outstanding! I wonder how they get those neck rings ON? I have seen young people in the US with nose plugs and ear plugs. This rich and decorative practice and culture continues to dominate tribes in all areas of the continent while it makes its way west.Mary Hyatt from Florida on August 08, 2012: While the types of pigment, body jewelry and application methods vary widely between the two cultures, there is no denying the fact that this history has changed hands.Įvidence of African body art has been found dating back thousands of years. Scarification as a form of body alteration in the United States and is beginning to gain momentum as an alternative to tattooing.īody painting and face painting have long become a more mainstream type of decoration for events such as children's parties in the west while the practice continues to dwindle amongst tribes in Africa. ![]() While scarification was once widespread through many African tribes, it can now be found only in pockets. What is most interesting is the fact that as many tribes begin to leave behind the practice of body decoration, these body arts are beginning to grow in popularity in the Western world. Body painting, face painting, henna tattoos, scarification and body piercings can all be traced to African body art. Many traditions and types of beautification and body decoration we practice today can be traced back to African tribal roots. ![]()
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