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Not just men but even the women of the many tribes of Africa wear tattoos on their bodies to mark specific events or to self-express.
This attractive Africa tattoo uses a splash of colour ink to enhance its tribal designs and motifs. The emblems on this tribal tattoo are inspired by the Bodi tribe and symbolise the transition to adulthood. The policing of people’s bodies is something we see play out in many ways in our society, and we still have a long way to go before tattoos are regarded as ‘normal’ and inoffensive. But the modern approaches of love, expression and acceptance of both one’s identity and one’s culture means that you won’t stop seeing them.When British and Dutch sailors arrived in South Africa, they brought with them Westernised tattoos. Later on, by the 80s and 90s, biker gangs were the ones who specialised in tattooing, as they had connections to imported materials and used tattooing as a way of signifying which gang they belonged to. Why tattoos are more accessible today Whilst many tattoos represent and portray important symbols and beliefs, many are also purely for decorative purposes and portray only personal significance (as opposed to the local/regional duties of wearing a specific style of tattoo). To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. Therefore, it is important that thorough research is done into each tattoo design before they are inked onto the body. This is to avoid cultural misappropriation.
For many thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards certain groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status. Keep in mind that these are generalized meanings. If you’re thinking of getting a tattoo based on a specific tribe or culture, it’s advisable to research and understand the particular symbolism in their context. And of course, always ensure your tattoo respects and honors the cultures it draws inspiration from. Is There Any Significance To The Placement Of The Tattoos On The Body? That being said, South Africa is in many ways still very conservative. So, it’s difficult to say what we can be expecting in future for the industry. Thinking of getting some new ink? Whether it’s your first time or your hundred-and-first, it’s important to find a trusted artist. We asked some beautifully tattooed Capetonians who are some of their favourite artists and compiled a list of some of the best tattoo studios in Cape Town where you’ll find these artists. South Africa does not legally specify anything regarding tattoos in the Constitution or the Employment Equity Act, meaning people with tattoos are not legally protected from discrimination on these grounds.
What do African tattoos mean?
including its complex relationship to racial injustice and masculinity. Where did the visual inspiration come from?
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