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The origin of the word tattoo is usually traced to the Tahitian tatu, which means to mark or strike (the latter referring to traditional methods of applying the designs).
Tattooing has been a practice of almost every known people. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, wore unique facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples, and in the Philippines, Borneo, Samoa, Africa, and Japan.
Tattooing has been a Eurasian practice since Neolithic times. " Otzi," the "iceman" discovered frozen in the Tyrol and dated circa 3300 BCE was tattooed, as was the mummified male found in the Pasaryk burial whose body was tattooed with stylized animal designs. In the Steppes, other natural mummies up to 7000 years old have been found to have tattoos.
Europeans rediscovered tattooing during the exploration of the South Pacific under Captain James Cook in the 1770sEvents and Trends United States Declaration of Independence ratified by the Continental Congress ( July 3, 1776). The document was drafted by a committee consisting of representatives John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas, and sailorA sailor is a member of the crew of a ship or boat. The term may comprise anyone from an admiral in the navy to a person who goes out yachting at weekends as a hobby. A sailor is also specifically an enlisted member of a naval force. The term can be useds were particularly identified with tattoos in European culture until after World War IWorld War I (also known as the First World War , the Great War the War of the Nations and the "War to End All Wars") was a world conflict occurring from 1914 to 1918. No previous conflict had mobilized so many soldiers, or involved so many in the field of.
The "modern" electric tattoo machine is fundementally the same machine invented by Samuel O'Reilly in 1891, which was based on an electric engraving pen invented by Thomas Edison.
Today, people commonly choose to be tattooed for comsmetic, religiousReligion sometimes used interchangeably with faith, is commonly defined as belief concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the practices and institutions associated with such belief. Borobudur, a Buddhist stupa built between 750 and 850 Adriaen and magicMagic (also called magick to distinguish it from stage magic) is a supposed way of influencing the world through supernatural, mystical, or paranormal means. This article provides an overview of specific magical traditions and practices. It also discussesal reasons, as well as as a symbol of belonging to or identification with particular groups (see Criminal tattooTattoos are used among criminals to show membership of gangs and record the wearers personal history such as his or her skills, specialities, accomplishments and convictions. They are also used as a means of personal expression and certain designs have des). Some MaoriMori is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand, and their language. It is also the name of the people and language of the Cook Islands, referred to as Cook Islands Mori . The word maori means "normal" or "ordinary" in the Mori language and is wi males still choose to wear intricate moko on their faces. Throughout history people have also been forcibly tattooed for a variety of reasons. The best known is the ka-tzetnik identification system for Jews in concentration camps during the Holocaust.
European sailors were known to tattoo the crucifiction on their backs to prevent flogging as a punishment.
Tattoos are also placed on animals, though very rarely for decorative reasons. Pets, show animals, thoroughbred horses and livestock are sometimes tattooed with identification marks, and certain of their body parts (for example, noses) have also been tattooed to prevent sunburn. Such tattoos are performed by veterinarians and the animals are anaesthetized to prevent the sensation of pain and ensure their safety.
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