AfricaMakonde Tribe- Mozambique
In the Makonde tribe, a dinembo, tattoo, is performed with a tattoo artist called, "mound wa dinembo." The process of creating a dinembo involves making cuts into the skin and applying a plant based pigment onto the skin. Common tattoos include, plants, spiders, and crocodiles, as well as other plants and animals. Makonde women believe tattoos on their inner thighs and abdomen have the magical powers to lure a male partner. |