Modern Primitives: Tattoo, Piercing, Scarification (RE/Search No. 12)

An Investigation of Contemporary Adornment & Ritual . Modern Primitives': An anthropological inquiry into a contemporary social enigma--the increasingly popular revival of ancient human decoration practices such as symbolic/deeply personal tattooing, multiple piercings, and ritual scarification. 'Primitive' actions which rupture conventional confines of behavior and aesthetics are objectively scrutinized.

Softcover. English. Taschen. 1989. ISBN: 9780940642140 . 216 pp. Good condition in softcover, name inside. Book No: 50894