Artists' Corner — social status
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
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INDIGENOUS CULTURES
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NATIVE AMERICAN TATTOOS
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RITES OF PASSAGE
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SOCIAL STATUS
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
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SYMBOLISM
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TRIBAL AFFILIATIONS
Native American Tattooing: Symbolism, Rituals, and Spiritual Significance
Posted by PAUL PARK
- Native American tattoos were deeply symbolic and held profound cultural and spiritual significance.
- They represented personal accomplishments, tribal affiliations, and played a vital role in displaying social status and lineage.
- Tattoos possessed spiritual power, providing protection, guidance, and a connection to the spiritual realm.