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The more than 30 different Chin or Zomi tribes

are a Tibeto -Burman group inhabiting the mountain ranges running from western Myanmar - Burma into Mizoran State in north-east India and they all have different tribal tattoo. They form the population of Chin State in North West Myanmar. The differences between the sub groups are mainly in the spoken language, different tribal tattoo and different custom. Chin people have a very developed art in tribal tattoo. Preferably women apply the tribal tattoo on the face. The tribal tattoo design and tattoo ideas are not very sophisticated as you can see on this tribal tattoo pictures and tribal tattoo photos here, but they are somehow unique.

Chin State is one of the least developed in the country, thus on the other side, makes it very interesting for an exploration trip, since this is a really exceptional experience. Very young girls are tattooed with tribal tattoos quite early, as they grow the tribal tattoo grow with them and give very individual pattern. Only the girls - women adore themselves with tribal tattoo, no tattooed men are around. This has historical roots since the tattoos should make the women more attractive.

Tribal identity through body art

Why do people adorn, tattoo, pierce or scarify their bodies?

This question had never occurred to me until I started photographing in tribal Africa and Asia; now I can't stop thinking about it. Since the dawn of mankind, tribes have distinguished themselves through ritual body art. Although they have little in the way of material possessions, they are well attuned to the natural resources of their land, using them to adorn themselves for aesthetic and symbolic


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Tribal tattoo chin Myanmar - Burma                                                             Tribal tattoo chin lady Myanmar - Burma

effect. At first glance, each tribe or ethnic group is captivating for its unique and exotic appearance. However, indigenous people throughout the world are remarkable, not only for their differences, but for their similarities. Some groups have recently experienced their first contact with the outside world. Others have survived years of exploitation, repression or modernization. What they all have in common is ritual body decoration--where symbolism is paramount--and a fierce determination to maintain their cultural identity.

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Tribal tattoo chin old lady with pipe Myanmar - Burma

Since time immemorial, body art has been used to attract the opposite sex and to provide clues about marital status. Perhaps no one clings as tenaciously to these rituals and traditions as the resplendent tribes of Africa. At first glance, the arid landscape of the desert and savanna would not be associated with lively decoration, yet they have incorporated many style elements into their glorious cosmetology.

Karo and Hamer women of Ethiopia scarify themselves to render their bodies sexually appealing through elaborate decoration and skin texture. They apply a concoction of red ochre and binding resin or animal grease to their hair, and style it according to their marital status. This symbol of eligibility simplifies things at the weekly market, which is a common meeting place for young men and women. A Hamer man notches his ear on the occasion of his first marriage, and the edges of his ears are pierced once for each of his wives.

Corporeal beauty is elemental to the Wodaabe tribe of Niger. They have always kept to themselves and disdained other ethnic groups, thus remaining a very pure race.

The most dramatic custom of their beauty cult is the gerewol courting ritual. Young men adorn themselves with extravagant costumes and facial makeup, which they carefully administer to highlight their cherished elements of beauty: sinewy bodies, thin noses and lips, and white eyeballs and teeth.

Once festooned in full gerewol regalia, the men clasp hands, form a circle or line, and start to chant and sway. There is an inherent romantic quality in the glow of the moonlight, and each man is full of hopeful anticipation that he will catch the equally hopeful eye of his soul mate, watching from the other side of the campfire. The young girls choose the most handsome men, and many of these pairings result in marriage.



Intimidating the enemy


The illusive Dani warriors of Irian Jaya are notorious for glorious battles over pigs, women and land rights. They set forth for battle stark naked, but covered with a mixture of ashes and pig grease. This is meant to intimidate their adversaries by appearing so fierce that they paralyze the enemy with tear.

In the Omo River Valley of Ethiopia, Karo and Hamer men wear their hair in a multi-colored, painted clay bun to convey that they have killed an enemy or ferocious animal. This symbol of bravery and courage is worn for up to a year after the kill.

The Bume of Ethiopia are warriors who fight over grazing land, and their body scarification is meant to illustrate their prowess in battle. These prestigious marks are a record of personal achievement, closely linked to meaningful and complex rituals in which hunting and killing play an important part. For each enemy that a man has killed, he earns a highly esteemed scar of valor on his arm, which resembles a sergeant's stripe.

Appeasing the spirits

Akha women of Thailand are never seen without their elaborate silver headdresses. These crowning jewels often weigh as much as ten pounds, but they wear them all the time--to festivals, to labor in the fields, even to bed. The point of these ornate adornments? In a culture of strict animists who practice spirit worship, quite simply, it would offend the spirits if they did not wear their finery.

The remoteness of Orissa in India has provided the perfect environment for the preservation of several exotic tribal groups. The most distinguishing feature of Orissa's Kondh women is their geometric tattoos on their hands and faces. As animists, they believe that when they die and turn into spirits, these markings will help them recognize each other in the spirit world.
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Mourning the dead

A Dani woman of Man Jaya paints herself with yellow clay, in mourning for her deceased husband. The ghostly pallor gives her the appearance of more than just his widow. She is the symbolic tomb in which his spirit rests. Until recently, a woman's mourning rituals included amputation of a finger each time a relative died. Although the practice is no longer common, it has taken a toll on many village elders, whose hands are barely more than stumps. As they toil away in the fields, digging for tubers to find sustenance for the living, do they think any more of the fingers they have lost to the dead, cut off to mark the passing of loved ones?
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Tribal full face tattoo chin Myanmar - Burma

Wealth is measured differently from one tribe to another, but one thing is consistent: if they've got it, they flaunt it.

Cowry shells are a measure of wealth in the Dani tribe, although these highlanders have no notion of the sea! The tribe's chiefs and most affluent members wear a breastplate made of the shells to display this wealth. The value of a shell is determined by its size, shape, color, ribbing and luster. Top grade shells are given names, and accompanied by a detailed history of every transaction in which they were involved. The shells take years to travel from the coastal region to the highlands, passing through many hands en route, and over time, this history increases their value.

Kayan or Padaung of Myanmar are known for the practice of "stretching" their necks. Girls are first fitted

Kayan or Padaung Women Myanmar
Kayan or Padaung Women Myanmar

with the rings at the age of 5 or 6, on a day prescribed by the horoscopic findings of the village shaman.

A new ring is added to the coil stack each year until marriage. There are several theories about the origin of this practice. Some say that it rendered the women incapable of farming or heavy labor, thereby protecting them against kidnapping by invading tribes and slave traders. Others believe it prevented tiger bites. Yet another theory is that it is purely an expression of feminine beauty. What we do know is that the number and value of the rings confers status on the wearer's family.

Clay lip plates are a distinguishing feature of the Mursi women of Ethiopia. Anthropological studies about the origin of the custom are inconclusive, but the size of the plate is representative of the wearer's family's wealth, and indicative of her bride price. Girls with particularly large plates fetch bride prices of more than fifty head of cattle.

Fashionable naked people always accessorize

To this day, there are stone-age tribes that go about stark naked, but resplendent in lavish personal adornments.

Dani men are immediately distinguished by their attire ... or lack of it. They wear only a privacy gourd, or horim, and every man has several in his wardrobe. They are very individualistic about their gourds, "training" them to grow on the vine according to the shape they wish to wear. Some are thin and straight, while some are curled at the end. Others look like rocket launchers, but actually serve a practical purpose similar to a pocket: to carry cigarettes and sweet potatoes. Another practical use for the horim is self expression. A man will noisily flick the gourd with his fingernail to punctuate his words or to indicate amazement. In spite of the ad hoc uses for the gourd, the primary function is modesty. In addition to the gourds, Dani men use white lime, flowers, fur, shells, feathers and curved bone nosepieces to make superb accessories.

Known as "the naked people," the Bonda women of Orissa artfully cover themselves with hundreds of strands of yellow, orange and white beads, which cascade elegantly like a brilliant bib. The crowning accessories include a beaded skullcap over a shaven head, silver neck and ear rings, and a brass nose ring. (See cover story, January 2006 PSA Journal.)

A thing of beauty

Many adornments are used strictly for aesthetic effect, and manifest the rich imagination of a tribe's sense of beauty.

Women of Orissa's Longia Soura tribe stretch their earlobes by placing increasingly larger balsa wood earplugs into their pierced ears. After several months, the earlobe is so elastic that it nearly reaches their shoulders.

Ethiopia's Mursi men paint themselves with white chalk, transforming the body into a living, communicative art form and expression of individuality. To complete the look, a stylish Mursi man always accessorizes with his weapon of choice, which is just as likely to be a spear as a vintage Kalashnikov assault rifle.

A word is worth a thousand pictures

It" you plan to photograph in tribal cultures, there are several things to keep in mind. The first is the challenge of photographing dark skin tones against a blue or white sky, without underexposing the subject. Use powerful enough flash to accomplish this, but not so intense that it will wash out body markings. As a rule, I set my flash at minus one for a perfect exposure, and if at all possible, I ask the subject to move into a shaded area.

You are a privileged visitor when you are in another culture. Acquaint yourself with local customs, be aware of the feelings of the people, and avoid offensive behavior that may violate their belief system. Tribal people are among the most photogenic in the world and many do not mind being photographed; however, some are far less willing. Always ask permission before taking someone's portrait, and be sensitive to the fact that some do not want to be photographed. Photographing someone against their will violates their privacy and is treated as a very serious infraction. It could result in the confiscation of film or cameras, and place you at risk. Before focusing on the picture, focus on cultural interactions by smiling, making friends and learning a few basic phrases in the local dialect. A picture, as they say, is worth a thousand words, but when you're photographing indigenous people, one friendly word in the right language can be worth a thousand pictures.

Living in the remnants of time

Of all the ways that a culture distinguishes itself--through music, dance, architecture, religion, ceremonies--ritual decoration is the most fascinating of all. So, why do tribes adorn, tattoo, pierce or scarify themselves? Why do they create a visual uniformity that so obviously sets them apart? Certainly to convey beauty, wealth, status, bravery, or to appease the spirits. But beyond the significant and unambiguous symbolism of body art, jewelry, clothing and hairstyles, there is another, more timeless reason. It's a matter of survival. It keeps them together ... and keeps everyone else out. The more rituals a tribe binds into its culture, the less likely that members of the group will assimilate into the surrounding society; the less likely that they will be "civilized" into extinction. By remaining true to tribal identity, they maintain a perpetual memorial to their ancestors. These rituals honor the past, nurture the future, and preserve extraordinary people living in the remnants of time.

Author Debbie Jefkin-Elnekave, Chicago, Illinois, COPYRIGHT Photographic Society of America, Inc. and Gale Group
 

Tribal Tattoos and Tribal Tattoo Designs Uncovered

Tribal tattoo are some of the most popular tattoo designs in the entire world, and although they have become so mainstream, people around the world are still buying into the traditional tribal tattoo design.
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Tribal tattoo chin Myanmar Burma 1 lady            Tribal tattoo chin Myanmar Burma 2 lady

Tribal tattoos are absolutely fascinating. There are so many different types that it's impossible to say anything bad about the design in general. There are so many different people and tribes throughout culture and history who have practiced this traditional tattoo. To call a tattoo tribal simply means to be of a tribe, but the style hasn't been taken from one specific group of people. Instead it is characteristic of bold, solid black patterns similar to the styles of Polynesia and the Pacific.

Tribal tattoo art is significant of its sweeping curves and sharp points that work together to form patterns. The tribal style can easily be a part of any type of image and can portray just about anything at all.

The tribal tattoo was not originally intended to be something that looked cool. The main intent for the tattoo was power, in that the Samoans believed a body suit of tattoos was a great step toward becoming a man.

American Indians used the style of body art to protect themselves while in battle, and Burmese villagers believed that tattooing a design over the heart will protect the area of the body from bullets. Tribal tattoos are not meant for looks, but more for the extreme symbolism saturated within the design. Tribal tattoos were once significant only to Pacific Islanders and Africans, but now are one of the most popular throughout the entire world.
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Tribal tattoo Myanmar Burma Chin Lady

Within the Maori culture of New Zealand, tribal tattoo symbolism is a huge part of their lives. Many believe the Moko style of tattoo, in which the tribal tattoos are drawn on a face, believed to be a necessity in the afterlife. The Maori people believed tribal tattoos helped spirits find and identify dead Maoris.

The Maori people used small chisel-shaped pieces of bone when creating their tribal tattoos.
Maori Tribal Tattoo
Maori Tribal Tattoo

The bone was dipped in pigment, and then struck with a mallet to create the grooves and characteristics of the desired tattoo.

But when creating the Moko tattoo, artists needed for the bone to penetrate deep into the skin and cuts were often so deep that they went straight through the cheek.

But the pride of the Maori warriors kept caused them to continue the fascinating body art.

The decorative art of the tribal tattoo was said in earlier times to reflect their character and the fierceness of their nature. Even if the ancient warrior was killed by their enemy, the untattooed body would be kicked aside, while the tattooed would be treated with respect.

Today tribal tattoos are so rarely looked upon for their symbolism, but more for the beauty of the design within itself and what it means to the individual person holding the art.

About the Author
Neil Crespi Find more in depth information on tribal tattoos at Rank My Tattoos; where writer Neil Crespi is an editor.

Maori - The Tattooed Face Of Native Marketing

As a marketer, have you spent many a late night coming up with a new marketing concept? Or perhaps you are a business owner who seeks to balance ethical business practices with making sustainable profits. You shake your head as you read the recommendations of your marketing manager. Quick-fix solutions. No long term thinking. Everything is now, now, now. So you decide to watch Discovery channel. You flick the remote. You stare at the screen...

Tattooed faces of Maori warriors from New Zealand. Performing a war dance. Raw, authentic, alive. You think, this what my marketing should be like. Real, natural, authentic. A facial tattoo worn with pride rather than an uniform with a brand on the pocket.

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Tribal tattoo chin old lady Myanmar - Burma

Tell me, have you heard of the Maori of New Zealand? Probably not. Just like not many people outside of China have heard of Sun Tzu. Yet his ancient text on the arts of war has influenced Chinese business thinking for centuries. So what's the point? Well in today's global markets, understanding different cultures is very important. Even more important is the ability to sense the subtle layers of communication. To perceive what's important in the minds and hearts of your international customers. It's about vibrations. Picking up what your customers are thinking. What they are feeling.

Now the word Maori is a very interesting word. Physically it means the native people of New Zealand. There are about 650,000 Maori in a world of 6.5 billion people. They are one of the most advanced native cultures in terms of integrating western thinking. They managed to sign a treaty with the British which showed strong independence and political acumen. Metaphysically the word Maori means pure, natural vibration. You are 100% pure natural vibration wrapped up in a body. You are 100% pure YOU. Every person has their own unique vibration. Their own personal signature. Their own individual tattoo. Everybody is a natural vibration of energy.

Here is how you can use the word Maori as an acronym to market and celebrate your uniqueness...

M = Metaphor. Use stories. Use symbols. Use the senses to impart your message. This is why the tattooed
Maori face is such a powerful metaphor. It evokes the primeval emotions. The whirling spirals of the cosmos. The star patterns. The flowing tides. The unfurling fern. These images were all metaphors. They all represented aspects of nature. By tattooing these symbols into the skin they strengthened a man's connection to the universe.
A = Authentic. You must be authentic. Your marketing, your business is an extension of who you are. So you must align the purpose of your business with your own higher purpose. What would you die for? Or what would you survive for? Your answers to these questions point towards your higher purpose. Your true path. This is why the tattoo was so respected by the Maori. The spilling of blood and the intense pain endured during the tattooing process gave the tattoo-wearer much mana or prestige. The blood and the pain strengthened the character of the person for peace and war.

O = Organic. Model the wisdom of nature. Look to the insects, the plants, the animals, the trees for lessons on life and business. We are a part of nature, not apart from nature. So finds way to be more organic in your thinking, in your actions. Think about your mortality for a moment. One day you will die. What will endure after your body has gone? In death there is life reborn. So find ways to leave a legacy that will last for a 1000 years or more.

R = Reciprocity. The Maori law of reciprocity is called Koha. It means to exchange energy. It is the principle of giving and receiving. Just like breathing, you must exhale in order to inhale. Life and nature operate on reciprocity. For example a forest is a marketplace of exchange. Energy is being exchanged right now between the many species that comprise a forest. It represents the perfect economy. The perfect marketplace where everything benefits. There is no waste. Just transformation of raw matter into useable energy. So make sure that you are finding ways to cooperate and share your abundance with others. You make a living from what you get. You make a life from what you give.

I = Inspired. The word "inspired" comes from the Latin root word spiritus meaning breath. So what ignites your breath? What makes feel alive? It is essential for the longevity of your business that you build it from the heartwood of inspiration. Carved with the laboring hand of love. There to stand for centuries as shelter for the homeless and the needy.

So when you need to add more impact, just think Maori and set your inner vibrations to high. Tattoo your mark upon the face of the world.

About the Author
Hirini Reedy is a Maori metaphysicist, former military officer, martial arts founder and eco-business coach. He combines ancient Maori wisdom with modern insights at http://www.maorisecrets.com

Hawaiian Arm Tattoo and Arm Band Tattoos - The New Tribal Tattoo

One of the biggest and hottest growing trends in the art of tattoo design is Hawaiian arm or leg band tattoos. As this trend goes a lot of people think to themselves, well of course. At least that is what I said to myself at first. You can hardly drive more then 10 minutes on the freeway in southern California where I am from and not see a big SUV like a Lincoln Navigator or a Cadillac Escalade and not see a Hawaiian sticker. Things with flowers designs, or turtles, dolphins. Ya see it started off with the sticker and then the car seat covers with hibiscus flowers everywhere and it just grew from there.

This trend of Hawaiian design has then met it's match with the whole tribal tattoo movement. Tribal tattoos have been the hottest thing in the tattoo world since sliced bread or the old school WWII era Hula dancer. You see these influences have been all around us for a long time my grandpa even has one of those Hula Girls tattoos still. Granted it is a little saggy and faded now but he still has one on his forearm nonetheless. So the whole tribal tattoo and the growth in interest for Hawaiian designs have combined to make a hot and growing market for Hawaiian tattoos. This is really an up and coming thing and it not huge yet. However many tattoo artists are spotting the trend and jumping on it already.

Of course there is a lot of controversy on this subject also like anything. If you look on the internet there is a controversy about getting Kanji and Japanese Tattoos also. Anytime you try and take the designs of a culture and do not depict them accurately it creates a sense of bastardization or what I call the "Disney Effect" towards the culture. I mean how would you feel if you were in China and someone said, oh you should try this hot new restaurant out it serves this great food that is really American. They have fried chicken and apple pie that is the best." Well, at first you would be excited right? Sure it would be nice for a good home cooked meal if you have been out of the US for a long time. However once you get there you see the place has really tacky and awful reproductions of 50's art and the all the food tastes kind of strange. It would probably bee kind of close or resemble what you were thinking of but it would be missing something or a few key ingredients. I bet this would leave you feeling a little sad and like your culture was not totally understood.

Well, I can not speak for you and maybe you will feel different but I was pretty sad when after staying in Japan for 3 months I was invited to a 1950's classic hamburger joint. When we got there it was Elvis with a funny accent playing on the jukebox and when my hamburger came it had a fried egg on top of it with teriyaki sauce. WOW what a surprise that was for me. I kind of felt weird about being in the place that had tried to recreate something from my own culture.

So, the same controversy rolls on in the world of tattoos. Anytime you get a tattoo design from another culture just make sure you go with a professional. Do not have your friend trace out some Kanji in a book for a tattoo and don't go and rip some design of the internet because it states that it is Hawaiian. Go to a real custom tattoo designer and have them do the research and come up with some designs. After all this is going to be on your body for the rest of your life and since Hawaiian arm band tattoos and leg tattoos are typically big it will be a significant investment in pain, time and money to get the thing done. So you should consult with a professional and get top notch work done.

Author  Chris Ryerson has been running Design My Tattoos website for the last three months. He likes helping people find the custom tattoo designs and where to get them done by professional tattoo artists.

Check out the site and post a job to get your own custom tattoo design. If you are a tattoo artist and would like to earn some extra income go ahead and sign up as an artists and make some money in your spare time. Check out this article on Hawaiian arm tattoos on the site.


 

 

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