![]() ![]() The Nothern tribes and, what we know nowadays as individual countries, used tattoos to show their identity, their belonging to a specific tribe or community, or self-expression. The Spread of Tattooing in Historic Africa Credit: is well known that Northern African people were the ones more embracing tattooing as a part of their religious and ritual practices than the Southern Africans, or the sub-Saharan people and regions. Their tattoos were also those of healing and protection. Tattoos were also used to showcase one’s belonging to a certain tribe and one’s loyalty to that community.īecause the discovered mummies of Deir el-Medina were believed to be female, scientists have also concluded that these tattooed women were key religious practitioners in their communities. It is also believed that tattoos were considered a cure for illnesses or as a form of protection against evil spirits. Upon the discovery of several tattooed mummies, scientists have established that 5000 years ago, African people have utilized body art and tattoos to either express their social status or adorn their bodies. It is believed that the oldest evidence of purposeful and symbolic tattooing in humans originates in ancient Egypt. ![]() So, without further ado, let’s get started! The Origin Of African Tattoos The First African Tattoo This is our way of showing appreciation to this ancestral form of body art, and hopefully, inspire some of you out there to continue this exploration on your own. To do that, we’re going to explore everything we know about African tattoos, the tattoo traditions, the meanings of the designs, and much more. We’re here to celebrate the fact that Africa is the origin of tattoos. It is truly bothering that so many people are fascinated by African countries and their cultures, but do so little to help them out and ensure they continue blooming.īut, we’re not here today to talk about these unfortunate topics. Unfortunately, the African continent is also the one constantly facing poverty and exploitation, which has been a huge setback for almost every African country for decades. The wildlife, the tradition, the interesting and unique approach to life and the neverending bond with nature and animals is what makes the continent so unique and so close to our origins and what we are as humans. Known as the ‘cradle of humankind’, the African continent has kept the world fascinated for hundreds of years.
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