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BY Farida Dawkins, 4:02am March 02, 2018,

What is that on your face? African tribal marks and their meanings

by Farida Dawkins, 4:02am March 02, 2018,
Ms. K. Djeneba from the Ko tribe in Burkina Faso

Intentional scarification on the face may not be appealing to some, nevertheless, it is a rite of passage and a sign of beauty to others.  Tribal marks are also used as an indicator of which tribe a person belongs to. Here is an explanation of some African tribal marks and their meanings.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: March 2, 2018

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