Scarification in Africa
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scarification-in-africa-204-12394353
title:
Scarification in Africa
text:
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 meaningful pictures, words, or designs" and expresses "clan identity, status within a community, passage into adulthood, or spiritual significance."
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description:
Scarification in Africa
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarification_in_Africa
date created:
2022-06-20T00:03:59Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T00:22:00Z
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