Scarification...

It seems the main purpose of African scarification is to enhance a personsbeauty, but scars can also indicate bravery,  group identity, or mark stages in a person’s life....


I have found a few images of different cultural masks which show sacrification patterns on the face...

 

 

Makonde tribe - Use scarification to prevent abduction into slavery.

 

 

 

 

Tabwa tribe - Used to identify themselves to localitites and display social status. Elaborate and ornamental patterns and lines across the face also demonstrate that a person has become a complete adult after being inscribed.The distinctive braided hairstyle of the tribe is also shown in this tribal mask.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baule tribe - Use the type of scars shown on this mask to protect young children from harm.