Spiritual Skin: MAGICAL TATTOOS AND SCARIFICATION

Spiritual Skin: Magical Tattoos and Scarification is a photographic masterpiece in two parts that explores the hidden cosmos of magical tattooing and scarification (scar art) in the indigenous world. It is a journey into sacred territory, revealing the secrets of how people use ritual body modification to access supernatural powers. The first part deals with the ancient art of Thai tattooing (sak yant) and the tattoo worlds of North and South America, from the warriors of the Woodlands to the shamans of the Amazon. A close look at the creators of magical tattoos and the techniques they use completes the section on lucky tattoos. The second part of the book is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn more about the religious meanings of indigenous scarification. Sensational.