African Tribal Tattoo, scarification. Young woman from Africa.

African Tattooing (Scarification)

1 min readFeb 29, 2016

While doing some personal research on tattooing, I discovered another cultural element. The African art of tattooing. I connected with this cultural style the most, because I am African American (African ancestry). I found this website with more truth on the art of African tattooing.

African Tattooing (Scarification)

Tattoo History - African Tattoos - History of Tattoos and Tattooing Worldwide

A form of tattooing called cicatrisation or scarification is widely practiced in traditional African societies. Rubbing…

Written by Dr. L.D. Brown