Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61) and index.
Contents:
Prehistoric tattoos -- Marks of pride, marks of shame -- Tattoo traditions and the European Age of Exploration -- Tattoos in Melanesia -- Lost traditions of North America -- What do tattoos mean?
Summary:
Describes the use of tattoos as markers of identity and social standing in primitive cultures, from ancient Greece and Egypt to Pacific Island cultures that still use tribal tattooing techniques today.
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