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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,

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

Man with Bor Dinka tribal markings…stock photo

Bor Dinka tribal mark

This mark is indigenous to the Bor Dinka people of South Sudan. It is said that this marking was used as an indicator of a male child belong to a particular lineage.

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

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