× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
Home Q & A Board Humanities History Anthropology
New Topic  
Leocastilho Leocastilho
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 1417
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Why is scarification used instead of tattooing among some groups?
 
  a. Scarification is used when dark skin would prevent tattooing from being seen.
  b. In some areas, no natural substance is available for ink, so scarification is substituted.
  c. Within cultures that use scarification, there is a religious prohibition against coloring ones skin.
  d. There is no consistent pattern or reason for which some groups use scarification instead of tattooing.
Read 33 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
pass25pass25
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 1614
Rep: 8 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

Leocastilho Author
wrote...

6 years ago
I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
sadiewolf
wrote...

Yesterday
This site is awesome
annakc
wrote...

2 hours ago
Just got PERFECT on my quiz
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1236 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 9112
  
 2116
  
 3169
Your Opinion
Previous poll results: Where do you get your textbooks?