Matis Tribe
The Matis Tirbe of Brazil use tattooing as an indicator of maturity.
When boys and girls enter puberty, or around the age of 13 or 14, a ritual is conducted.
This ritual typically lasts two weeks and the tattoos are applied during this time period. Mati tattoos are usually very simple designs to reflect aspects of nature on the person. The girl in the picture has a tattoo of Jaguar Whiskers. Many Mati tattoos are found to be very plain and simple.
When boys and girls enter puberty, or around the age of 13 or 14, a ritual is conducted.
This ritual typically lasts two weeks and the tattoos are applied during this time period. Mati tattoos are usually very simple designs to reflect aspects of nature on the person. The girl in the picture has a tattoo of Jaguar Whiskers. Many Mati tattoos are found to be very plain and simple.