Body Art: Tattooing

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A tiny chisel with comb-like teeth is dipped in ink. It is tapped deep into the skin, leaving behind a mark that will stay there forever. The pain is immense, but slowly a pattern emerges...
This tattooing technique is traditionally practised in Tahiti. Why do people go to such lengths to enhance their appearance. From the bright-blue animal tattoos of an ancient Siberian priestess to the swirling face tattoos of the Maoris, read Tattooing to be amazed by the rich diversity of this ancient and modern art.