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BY Alice Otchere Johnson, 3:40pm June 28, 2018,

Piercings have a long history in Africa and they were not just for beauty

by Alice Otchere Johnson, 3:40pm June 28, 2018,

Piercings have a long history in Africa and they were not just for beauty

Navel piercing

Navel piercings

Navel piercings were known to be reserved for the Pharaoh only in ancient Egypt. If any other person was seen with this form of piercing the person could be killed. In those times, navels were likened to the genitals of women and hence women were not allowed to show them off. Interestingly, the bikini revolution is here and many women of various cultures have navel piercings.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: June 28, 2018

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