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An Igbo man with facial marks of nobility known as Ichi [1]. Ichi was a form of facial ritual scarification worn by mainly men of the Igbo people of Nigeria.The scarification indicated that the wearer had passed through initial initiation into the aristocratic Nze na Ozo society, [2] thus marking the wearer as nobility.
The Yoruba tribal marks are scarifications which are specific identification and beautification marks designed on the face or body of the Yoruba people. The tribal marks are part of the Yoruba culture and are usually inscribed on the body by burning or cutting of the skin during childhood. [1] The primary function of the tribal marks is for ...
Wooden maternity figure with elaborate scarification from Ndemba, Lulua Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Scarification in Africa is a major aspect of African cultures and cultural practice among African ethnic groups; the practice of scarification in Africa includes the process of making "superficial incisions on the skin using stones, glass, knives, or other tools to create ...
Scarification has been widely used by many West African tribes to mark milestone stages in both men and women's lives, such as puberty and marriage. In many tribes, members unwilling to participate in scarification were generally not included in the group's activities, and are often shunned from their society. [ 12 ]
Human branding or stigmatizing is the process by which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living person, with the intention of the resulting scar making it permanent. This is performed using a hot or very cold branding iron.
Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, says that a damp Magic Eraser can make scuff marks on your walls disappear in seconds. “Gently rub the mark with the sponge in a circular motion until the ...
Many Nupe people often have tribal marks on their faces, some to identify their prestige and the family of which they belong as well as for protection, and adornment as jewellery. However, these traditions are dying out in certain areas. [10] [page needed] Their art is often abstract.
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