scarification

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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 • Dec. 2, 2022

They were dressed in Ethiopian uniforms, she said, but spoke with an Eritrean accent and had traditional facial scarification typical of the neighbouring country.

From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2021

A gallery handout also connects the dots to Australian aboriginal art and African scarification patterns.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2018

He says the cost of arranging the scarification ceremonies is putting the younger men's families off.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2018

Like those seen at Rutland Island, their bodies were free from the tattooing or scarification so noticeable on the South Andamanese.

From In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" by Kloss, C. Boden