Webscarification serves as a powerful example of the body as a canvas by allowing individuals to intentionally alter their skin to create visual art.

Webscarification involves placing superficial incisions on the skin using stones, glass, knives, or other tools to create meaningful pictures, words, or designs.

This technique transforms the body.

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It is a deeply rooted cultural tradition that holds great significance.

Webafrican tribal scarification is a unique form of body art that has been practiced for centuries.

Webunlike tattoos, which use ink to create permanent designs, scarification relies on the bodyโ€™s natural healing process to produce raised scars that form decorative patterns.

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