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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.
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Tattoo Traditions of Native North America, Lars Krutak
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Tattoo Traditions of Native North America
- Subtitle
- Ancient and Contemporary Expressions of Identity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lars Krutak
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9789491394096
- Series
- Tags
- Ethnography
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- 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.