Different types of body adornment Tattoos People have tattoos for all different reasons To remember important events To mark a rite of passage Expressions of love Shock factor Outward expression of inner perception View of beauty
Beauty and colour
Shocking
Outward expression of inner perception
Artistic
Henna tattoos ď Ź
Often used in religious events
African neck rings
Rings are added as a sign of womanhood. A ring is added each year and is seen as a sign of beauty.
Lip stretching
In tribes such as the Mursi and Sara, women’s lips are adorned with clay or wooden plates, which stretch them to incredible lengths.
Nose Piercing ď Ź
Nose piercing sometimes done for special events
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Tongue Piercing
Native American war paint