... The supernatural significance of the moko is reflected in its original name, ahi ta moko, which translates as "fire (or oven) of tattooing" (The"voz, 1984, p. 40). This reference to fire, or oven, comes from a Polynesian legend in which a chief undergoing the moko builds three stone ovens: ... . Cicatrization involves cutting the skin more severely to create wounds which result in a decorative pattern of scar tissue. Tattooing is usually practiced by people with lighter skin tones (for example, Maoris and Asians). Cicatrization is usually practiced among people with darker skin tones (A...

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... gotten tattoos to symbolize the September 11 attacks. A firefighter may get a Maltese cross tattoo to symbolize his or her pride in serving with the fire department. Soldiers may also show pride in their unit, or their love for a fallen comrade, with a symbolic tattoo. Then there are those who ... in the marketing world further legitimizes tattooing as an art form. Like any other commercialized product, children are not spared from the peer pressure spread by the media. Tattoo dolls come with instructions showing children how to "tattoo " the doll themselves, and often include a temporary...

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... gotten tattoos to symbolize the September 11 attacks. A firefighter may get a Maltese cross tattoo to symbolize his or her pride in serving with the fire department. Soldiers may also show pride in their unit, or their love for a fallen comrade, with a symbolic tattoo. Then there are those who ... in the marketing world further legitimizes tattooing as an art form. Like any other commercialized product, children are not spared from the peer pressure spread by the media. Tattoo dolls come with instructions showing children how to "tattoo " the doll themselves, and often include a temporary...

• Word Count: 2313
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• Grade Level: High School