The Culture of Scarification (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781508180708)

A long-established cultural practice with roots in Aboriginal Australia, Africa, and Papua New Guinea, scarification is gaining new adherents, as body modifications such as piercing become widely accepted. Scarification is the practice of making precise cuts to the body to create scars in a desired pattern. This captivating book explores the cultural history of scarification, ranging from initiation rituals to commemoration of the dead, and introduces readers to today's scarification trends and techniques. Vivid photographs and engrossing sidebars offer an in-depth look at practitioners of this unusual art form.

Author: Monique Vescia
ISBN-10: 1508180709
ISBN-13: 9781508180708
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2018
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.70w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2018 pg. 10
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2019 - Recommended - Better Than Most