Tattoo Traditions of Native North America

Ancient and Contemporary Expressions of Identity

Autor*innen

• Lars Krutak

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie

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Indigenous tattooing in North America, with its rich history and cultural significance, serves as a profound expression of tribal identity, spirituality, and social structure. This groundbreaking book delves into the diverse traditions of body marking across various cultural regions, highlighting a practice that has been historically overlooked by scholars. By examining the intricate connections between tattoos and the realms of deities, spirits, and ancestors, it sheds light on a vital aspect of Amerindian expressive culture that has experienced a revival in recent years.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Hardcover