Exploration of cultural heritage leads to renewed interest in history of body piercing
September 09, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
The history of body piercing is thousands of years old and has
taken many interesting twists and turns, but perhaps the most recent
turn is the surprising resurgence of interest in old cultural
rituals that had fallen into the annals of the history of body
piercing hundreds, if not thousands, of years ago as people become
interested once again in their ancient heritage.
Although the history of body piercing includes many instances of
ritual piercings that were originally intended for such purposes as
to signify fierceness in battle (Maori or Mayan nose tusks), this
hasn’t been done for generations. Recently, however, people who can
trace their lineage back to these ancient cultures have begun to
reclaim these customs not to make themselves appear fierce, but to
feel a connection with their tribal roots.
The same is occurring with some women, who are intrigued by the
association of beauty with such tribal rituals as stretched earlobes
or lips. While not taken to the extremes that are demonstrated in
the long history of body piercing, some women enjoy getting these
piercings in order to reinforce a sense of cultural identity.
This same type if interest can be found in the new popularity of
tribal tattoos, where the actual meaning is no longer relevant but
the tribal connection is extremely important. If you are interested
in culturally significant body piercing, look into the history of
body piercing specific to your ethnic background for some ideas on
what piercings your ancestors may have cherished!
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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