Berber Tattoo Symbols & Amazigh Identity
The Hidden Meanings Behind Moroccan Women’s Face Tattoos, Cultural Significance, and Regional Patterns
ByMohammed JiariYour idlisen Publishing
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Explore the deep cultural heritage of Moroccan Amazigh (Berber) women through their distinctive face tattoos in Berber Tattoo Symbols & Amazigh Identity — a comprehensive guide to the traditional tattooing practices that define Amazigh identity.
This insightful book uncovers the hidden meanings behind Berber tattoo symbols, detailing their cultural and spiritual significance, and highlighting the regional patterns unique to Morocco’s Amazigh communities.
Chapters cover the origins of tattooing, the art and symbolism of different tattoo types, and a detailed examination of facial tattoo regions — including the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin — revealing how these marks serve as rites of passage and expressions of identity.
Perfect for readers interested in Berber culture, Moroccan heritage, indigenous tattoo traditions, and ethnographic studies, this book is a vital resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone fascinated by the art of body marking.
Unlock the stories woven into skin and celebrate the enduring legacy of Amazigh women through their powerful tattoo traditions.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2025
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9798284839058
- Category
- Social Science
- Copyright
- Some Rights Reserved - Creative Commons (CC BY)
- Contributors
- Illustrated by: Mohammed Jiari, By (author): Your idlisen Publishing
Specifications
- Pages
- 60
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- Crown Quarto (7.44 x 9.68 in / 189 x 246 mm)