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By: Kristina Stamper. Exploding art. Egyptian. Exclusively on women Suggested that the tattoos were put on the body to help ease childbirth. God of revelry. Mummies of Dancers had this design on their thighs. Amunet. Female mummy from Thebes. Polynesian . Full-face moko (tattoo)
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By: Kristina Stamper Exploding art
Egyptian • Exclusively on women • Suggested that the tattoos were put on the body to help ease childbirth
God of revelry • Mummies of Dancers had this design on their thighs
Amunet • Female mummy from Thebes
Polynesian • Full-face moko(tattoo) • Sign of prestige and superiority of status
Hawaiian • Tattoos are found on legs, arms torsos and faces
Meanings • Sea Turtle- The sea turtle is a symbol of long life. Sea turtle can live to be over a hundred years old. The sea turtle also represents fertility.
Reasons • Tells a story about a mans life
Japanese • Ancient folklore
Meanings • Magical and religious significance
Present Day • Tattoos himself
Influences • Influenced by Egyptian tattooing
Reasons • Religious reasons
Reasons • In memory of someone
Reasons • Personal motivation