10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCARIFICATION»
Discover the use of
scarification in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
scarification and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Body Marks: Tattooing, Piercing, and
Scarification
Discusses the history of various forms of body marking, current popularity of body piercing and tattoos, how and why these are done, and some things to think about before choosing to be pierced or tattooed.
Kathlyn Gay, Christine Whittington, 2002
2
Spiritual Tattoo: A Cultural History of Tattooing, Piercing, ...
"Reviews body modifications from prehistoric times to present, outlining processes and procedures and discussing social and psychological motives"--Provided by publisher.
3
Spiritual Skin: Magical Tattoos and
Scarification
Text in English & German. This is a photographic masterwork in two parts exploring the secret world of magical tattooing and scarification across the tribal world.
4
The Patterned Skin: Ethnic
Scarification in Developing Ghana
The book thus examines the relationship between scarification perceived as mutilation of the body or as a means of communication. The book also serves as a general guide to ethnic scarification in Ghana.
Christiana Oware Knudsen, 2000
5
Bodies under Siege: Self-mutilation, Nonsuicidal ...
Darkly pigmented skin is not particularly suitable for tattooing, but its tendency to
form keloids, or hypertrophied scars, accentuates scarification. Scarification is
less common in Africa now than in the past and many governments have passed
...
6
Encyclopedia of Body Adornment
It is made up of dozens of ethnic groups, many of whom have traditionally
practiced scarification, or decorative scarring, although it is less widely practiced
today. In most tribes, scarification was primarily a decorative practice in that it
added to ...
7
Anxious Objects: Willie Cole's Favorite Brands
G,E. Mask and Scarification, 1998 In the summer of 1994. Cole had a residency
on the sylvan campus of the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood. Washington,
one hour north of Seattle by car. There he made numerous prints on paper and ...
8
Painted Bodies: African Body Painting, Tattoos, and ...
Drawing from expeditions in the field and firsthand experiences with African peoples and cultures over the past thirty years and with more than 250 spectacular photographs, this is the definitive work on the expressiveness and imagination ...
9
Growing Koa: A Hawaiian Legacy Tree
The process of breaking the seed coat so the seed can sprout is known as “
scarification.” When scarified correctly, the seeds will germinate uniformly and
quickly, usually within just 2–7 days from treatment. If the seeds are not scarified,
they ...
Kim M. Wilkinson, Craig R. Elevitch, 2003
10
HIV Risk Exposure Among Young Children: A Study of 2-9 Year ...
These instruments are used for circumcision, making incisions, birth procedures
and scarification (Hardy 1987). Since these practices result in exposure to blood,
they present a potential risk for the transmission of HIV in such settings.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCARIFICATION»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
scarification is used in the context of the following news items.
Mega extreme tattoos: Scarification slices away top layer to leave …
Although scarification looks painful, some tattoo artists claim it hurts less than a regular tattoo. However, the open wound afterwards can be extremely sore and ... «Daily Star, Apr 15»
Portrait Series Documents the Disappearing Practice of Scarification …
Côte d'Ivoire-based photographer Joana Choumali documents the disappearing practice of scarification in a series of powerful portraits entitled “Hââbré, The ... «Fstoppers, Jan 15»
Scarification catches on in the Midwest
Branding, a form of scarification, is when you burn the skin to create a design -- the end result scar is the design. Nieto said there are three different processes to ... «Sioux City Journal, Oct 14»
PHOTOS. La scarification racontée dans le projet photographique …
Joana Choumali, qui vit à Abidjan, en Côte d'Ivoire, a découvert la scarification dans les années 80. "Je me souviens de M. Ekra, le chauffeur qui me conduisait ... «Le Huffington Post, Sep 14»
So Frenchy So Chic: Emilie Simon tours Mue
The inscription on the body "is a bit like scarification", permanent and immutable, "but it's also about change, because the skin sheds itself, cells renew ... and this ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Sep 14»
This Is The Last Generation Of Scarification In Africa
The Kô language word means "writing," but also stands for the practice of scarification that's common to West Africa. Followers of the custom place superficial ... «Huffington Post, Sep 14»
Powerful Portraits Capture 'The Last Generation' of The African …
The hard-hitting collection of images shows some of the final faces of scarification, the ancient practice of cutting the flesh to form permanent markings. «PetaPixel, Sep 14»
Photographer Captures Splendor in the Vanishing Custom of …
Hââbré, which translates as both “writing” and “scarification,” is a relic of ancient customs spelled out in flesh. It's as much a rite of passage as it is a symbol of ... «RYOT, Sep 14»
Crocodile scarification is an ancient initiation practised by the …
The men of the Chambri tribe in the East Sepik province of PNG practise crocodile scarification, an initiation for boys entering manhood during which their skin is ... «NEWS.com.au, Aug 14»
Why some people want facial scars
You can see more of Laeila Adjovi's photographs of scarification here. Subscribe to the BBC News Magazine's email newsletter to get articles sent to your inbox. «BBC News, Jun 14»
