The reasons for the female scarification rather than men in these particular areas are unclear. However, Simet said he thinks it’s linked to some deaths a few young boys were enduring this practice.

Clear and precisely cut, the designs resemble scarification patterns. The cord piercing the horn near the tip allowed its owner to wear the horn when he was not using it to drink palm wine.

Ceramic naturalistic male head with coffee bean eyes and arched brows adorned with diagonal incisions. The head is bald at the crown, but with knob-like projections representing hair extending around ...

African body art is an essential cultural expression with deep historical roots. It includes tattooing, scarification, body painting, etc. These practices are not just for decoration but hold ...

Body decorations and modifications -- From the Stone Age to the voyages of exploration -- Into the mainstream -- Art from Head to toe -- Rings and things -- Scarification -- Is body art safe? -- ...