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Tattoos of Indochina: Magic, Devotion, & Protection

Tattoos of Indochina: Magic, Devotion, & Protection

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Over 330 color images showcase the ancient tattoo art of Indochina, combining animist-tribal beliefs and deep religious faith. Skilled priests and specialists continue to create tattoo magic today, revealing the creative process to cope with life's unpredictability.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd


Over 330 color images showcase the intricate designs, sacred images, and scripts that form the vibrant tapestry of Indochina's tattoo art. These traditional tattoo forms, with their rich history spanning over a thousand years, encapsulate the profound blend of animist-tribal beliefs and deep religious devotion of the complex and spiritual people of this region. Despite the ever-present influence of the global community, the skilled priests and specialists of Indochina continue to weave their magic through tattoo art, as evidenced and documented in a captivating text. Engaging interviews with individuals who utilize rituals and symbols to express their creativity reveal the profound ways in which their tattoos serve as a means of coping with the unpredictable nature of their lives.

Over 330 color images showcase the intricate designs, sacred images, and scripts that form the vibrant tapestry of Indochina's tattoo art. These traditional tattoo forms, with their rich history spanning over a thousand years, encapsulate the profound blend of animist-tribal beliefs and deep religious devotion of the complex and spiritual people of this region. Despite the ever-present influence of the global community, the skilled priests and specialists of Indochina continue to weave their magic through tattoo art, as evidenced and documented in a captivating text. Engaging interviews with individuals who utilize rituals and symbols to express their creativity reveal the profound ways in which their tattoos serve as a means of coping with the unpredictable nature of their lives.

Weight: 788g
Dimension: 278 x 219 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764316791

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