While scarification is by no means a new process of body modification, it's been practiced for centuries throughout Africa and South America, it has certainly gained popularity over recent years. As tattoos, piercings, and stretched ears became more widely accepted within mainstream society—it allowed for more 'controversial' processes to come out into everyday life. It's no longer uncommon to see someone with some scarification work, however, it never fails to shock and sometimes disturb the general public. Take a look at some fantastic and fresh scarification pieces in the gallery below, then let us know in the comments section on Facebook what you think about the ancient art.
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