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Indigenous tattooing practices serve as a profound connection to collective histories and cultural identities. Lars Krutak delves into the significance of tattoos across various regions, revealing their roles as visual languages, rites of passage, and symbols of community life. The book showcases the traditions of diverse groups, such as the Birdmen of Rapa Nui and the Li women of Hainan Island, while also highlighting contemporary efforts to revive these ancient customs. With unique imagery and insights, it offers a rich exploration of this often-misunderstood art form.
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Indigenous Tattoo Traditions, Lars Krutak
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Indigenous Tattoo Traditions
- Subtitle
- Humanity through Skin and Ink
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lars Krutak
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780691255392
- Series
- Tags
- Ethnography
- Rating
- 4.65 out of 5
- Description
- Indigenous tattooing practices serve as a profound connection to collective histories and cultural identities. Lars Krutak delves into the significance of tattoos across various regions, revealing their roles as visual languages, rites of passage, and symbols of community life. The book showcases the traditions of diverse groups, such as the Birdmen of Rapa Nui and the Li women of Hainan Island, while also highlighting contemporary efforts to revive these ancient customs. With unique imagery and insights, it offers a rich exploration of this often-misunderstood art form.