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The History of Tattooing

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This engrossing 1925 survey offers one of the most complete histories of world tattoo practices. Written during an era when colonial authorities had all but eliminated indigenous tattooing, it discusses their significance in terms of religious beliefs and social status. This Dover edition features a new selection of 80 images from vanishing cultures.

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This 1925 survey offers one of the most complete histories of world tattoo practices. It features 80 images from vanished cultures and discusses their significance in terms of religious beliefs and social status.
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ISBN:
9780486468129
Author:
Hambly, Wilfrid Dyson
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Subject:
Anthropology - General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Social aspects
Subject:
Beauty & Grooming - General
Subject:
Tattoos, Mehndi, & Body Painting, Etc.
Subject:
History : General
Subject:
Tattooing -- Social aspects.
Subject:
Tattooing -- History. .
Subject:
Art-Tattooing
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20090231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.88 pd
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