Ancient Marks: The Sacred Origins of Tattoos and Body Markings

by Chris Rainier

Seven years, seven continents, and thirty countries, from the African savannah to the barrios of Los Angeles, from New Zealand to Egypt, and Brazil to Burkina Faso, Chris Rainier documented the traditions of tattooing, scarification, piercing, and other forms of body altering art, the origins of which date back to the dawn of humankind. Ancient Marks reveals not only the haunting beauty of these often mystical forms, but also connects them to humanity's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932771751
• ISBN13: 9781932771756
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Earth Aware Editions
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 12.0" x 12.0"