Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of Tattooing

by Aaron Deter-Wolf

Book Overview

The human desire to adorn the body is universal and timeless. While specific forms of body decoration and the motivations for them vary by region, culture, and era, all human societies have engaged in practices designed to augment and enhance people's natural appearance. Tattooing, the process of inserting pigment into the skin to create permanent designs and patterns, is one of the most widespread forms of body art and was practiced by ancient...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295742836
• ISBN13: 9780295742830
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 10.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher