The Makeup of Yesterday: Exploring the tattooing traditions of the Amazigh

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PRESENTER

Lili Martinez

ORIGINAL CITY 

Dubai

Original Date

March 23, 2019

Description

Why are there so many articles that call Amazigh tattooing a 'dying art'? Who are the Amazigh anyway? And why is their ancient tattooing tradition so under-researched? This presentation explores the hows and whys of the tattooing tradition of the Amazigh in North Africa, which is usually practiced among women and includes ornamental face tattoos, healing tattoos, and even tattoos to keep away the evil eye.

Sources & Future References

• Between the Lines: Facial Tatto

• Lucienne Brousse: Beauty and Feminine Identity/ Beauté et identité féminine

• Article on Lucienne Brousse’s book

• AP Archive Story

• Cool animated feature on the spirituality and magical elements behind Amazigh tattoos

Contact Info

Instagram: @chevamartin

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