Scarification

• Prize
  Gold in People/Culture
• Photographer
  Jean-Michel Clajot
• Technical Info
  Hasselblad 503cw
• Photo Date
  2009-20012

The scarification of human skin is a longstanding practice that has played a significant role in cultural consciousness and community-building. Although it has its origins as a practice among Australian Aborigines dating back to 60 000 B.C.1, elements of scarification were dispersed and adopted by many communities worldwide, persisting up until today.