scarification

Example Sentences

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Densely dotted patterns, reminiscent of Australian Aboriginal art, refer to scarification, the traditional African practice of cutting permanent adornments into human skin.

From Washington Post

Facial scarification was once popular across Nigeria.

From BBC

She became better within days of the scarification, she says, but that has not made her love the marks on her face.

From BBC

Most of those like Mr Akeem, who were marked as children, agree it was right to stop facial scarification.

From BBC

She branded an “M” on her inner thigh via scarification.

From Los Angeles Times