THE CELTS
Were a tribal people who moved across Western Europe in times around 1200 and 700 B.C. They reached the British Isles around 400 B.C. And most of what has survived from their culture is in the areas now known as Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Celtic culture was full of body art. Permanent body painting was done with woad, which left a blue design on the skin. Spirals are very common, and they can be single, doubled or tripled. Knotwork is probably the most recognized form of celtic art, with lines forming complex braids which then weave across themselves. These symbolise the connection of all life step or key patterns, like those found in early labyrinth designs, are seen both in simple borders and full complex mazes. Much in the way that labyrinths are walked, these designs are symbolic of the various paths that life’s journey can take.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
In peru, tattooed inca mummies dating to the 11th century have been found. 16th century spanish accounts of mayan tattooing in Mexico and Central Americareveal tattoos to be a sign of courage. When cortez and his conquistadors arrived on the coast of Mexico in 1519 they were horrified to discover that the natives not only worshipped devils in the form of statues and idols, but had somehow managed to imprint indelible images of these idols on their skin. The spaniards, who had never heard of tattooing, recognized it at once as the work of satan. The sixteenth century spanish historians who chronicled the adventures of cortez and his conquistadors reported that tattooing was widely practiced by the natives of central america.
NORTH AMERICA
Early jesuit accounts testify to the widespread practice of tattooing among native americans. Among the chickasaw, outstanding warriors were recognised by their tattoos. Among the Ontario Iroquoians, elaborate
tattoos reflected high status. In north-West America, inuit women's chins were tattooed to indicate marital status and group identity. The first permanent tattoo shop in NYC was settled up in 1846 and began a tradition by tattooing military servicemen from both sides of the civil war. Samuel O'Reilly invented the electric
tattooing machine in 1891.
MIDDLE-EAST
During the time of the old testament, much of the pagan world was practicing the art of tattooing as a means of deity worship. A passage in Leviticus reads: ‘ye shall not make any cuttings on your flesh for the dead nor
print any marks upon you’. (19:28) this has been cited as biblical authority to support the Church's position. Biblical scholar M.W. Thomson suggests, however, that moses favored tattoos. Moses introduced tattoos as a way to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.
VIKINGS
It is very likely that the vikings were tattooed. At around year 1100 the Arab Ibn Fadlan described a
meeting with some vikings. He thought them very rude, dirty - and covered with pictures.
Were a tribal people who moved across Western Europe in times around 1200 and 700 B.C. They reached the British Isles around 400 B.C. And most of what has survived from their culture is in the areas now known as Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Celtic culture was full of body art. Permanent body painting was done with woad, which left a blue design on the skin. Spirals are very common, and they can be single, doubled or tripled. Knotwork is probably the most recognized form of celtic art, with lines forming complex braids which then weave across themselves. These symbolise the connection of all life step or key patterns, like those found in early labyrinth designs, are seen both in simple borders and full complex mazes. Much in the way that labyrinths are walked, these designs are symbolic of the various paths that life’s journey can take.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
In peru, tattooed inca mummies dating to the 11th century have been found. 16th century spanish accounts of mayan tattooing in Mexico and Central Americareveal tattoos to be a sign of courage. When cortez and his conquistadors arrived on the coast of Mexico in 1519 they were horrified to discover that the natives not only worshipped devils in the form of statues and idols, but had somehow managed to imprint indelible images of these idols on their skin. The spaniards, who had never heard of tattooing, recognized it at once as the work of satan. The sixteenth century spanish historians who chronicled the adventures of cortez and his conquistadors reported that tattooing was widely practiced by the natives of central america.
NORTH AMERICA
Early jesuit accounts testify to the widespread practice of tattooing among native americans. Among the chickasaw, outstanding warriors were recognised by their tattoos. Among the Ontario Iroquoians, elaborate
tattoos reflected high status. In north-West America, inuit women's chins were tattooed to indicate marital status and group identity. The first permanent tattoo shop in NYC was settled up in 1846 and began a tradition by tattooing military servicemen from both sides of the civil war. Samuel O'Reilly invented the electric
tattooing machine in 1891.
MIDDLE-EAST
During the time of the old testament, much of the pagan world was practicing the art of tattooing as a means of deity worship. A passage in Leviticus reads: ‘ye shall not make any cuttings on your flesh for the dead nor
print any marks upon you’. (19:28) this has been cited as biblical authority to support the Church's position. Biblical scholar M.W. Thomson suggests, however, that moses favored tattoos. Moses introduced tattoos as a way to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.
VIKINGS
It is very likely that the vikings were tattooed. At around year 1100 the Arab Ibn Fadlan described a
meeting with some vikings. He thought them very rude, dirty - and covered with pictures.
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