What is tribal marks?

Tribal marks are a form of body modification that involves scarification or tattooing the skin in specific patterns or designs that are significant to a particular ethnic group or tribe.

In many African cultures, tribal marks serve as a way to identify individuals as members of specific tribes or lineages, as well as signify certain social statuses, achievements, or roles within the community.

The practice of tribal marking is most common among various African tribes, including the Yoruba, Hausa, and Fulani people of Nigeria, as well as the Nuba people of Sudan.

While tribal marks were historically a common practice in many African societies, their significance and prevalence have declined in recent years due to factors such as urbanization, globalization, and changes in cultural attitudes towards the practice.

Some individuals still choose to maintain or display their tribal marks as a way to connect with their cultural heritage and identity, while others may choose to cover or remove them for personal or aesthetic reasons.