Tattoo Odyssey

Needles, ink and flesh tell a story of self-expression. From urban tattoo parlors to indigenous tattoo ceremonies, humans share a cultural connection through manmade markings. Needles, ink and flesh tell a story of self-expression. From urban tattoo parlors to indigenous tattoo ceremonies, humans share a cultural connection through manmade markings.« less

The painful tattoos that are driven into the skin of the Mentawai are considered to be the proud marks of a complete man. The painful tattoos that are driven into the skin of the Mentawai are considered to be the proud marks of a complete man.« less