• Maya Bloodletting and Piercing | HistoricalMX

    By Illeana Moore Throughout the various empires and cultures in ancient Mesoamerica, the act of human and animal sacrifice was a common occurrence. The Maya practiced human and animal sacrifice as well, but had more of […]

     
  • Yanomami Piercing

    In the Yanomami culture, women engage in the practice of adorning their faces with sticks that pierce their cheeks and lips. This traditional form of… Yanomami Piercing

     
  • Body Art: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Trends

    Body art has been around for centuries and has evolved into a popular culture phenomenon. From tattoos to piercings, body modifications have become … Body Art: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Trends

     
  • Ancient Body Art

    The ancient Maya possessed many techniques for using their skin as a canvas on which to project information about their social role and status. One of the most common of these was body painting, typically using […]

     
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