Scarification in Africa

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In the culture of Africa, scarification is a widespread cultural practice among certain ethnic groups; the practice includes the process of making "superficial incisions on the skin using stones, glass, knives, or other tools to create meaningful pictures, words, or designs" and expresses "clan identity, status within a community, passage into adulthood, or spiritual significance."

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