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Oldest Tattoo Heritage of Mentawai Tribe

by Hendra Li (Indonesia)

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Mentawai tribe is a tribe who live in the forest of West Sumatra, Indonesia. They still live in tribe and there weren't so many influence in their live. They live in the forest in the big house and lead by a man that called Aman (or maybe SHAMAN) in their language.
Mentawai tribe is a tribe who live in the forest of West Sumatra, Indonesia. They still live in tribe and there weren't so many influence in their live. They live in the forest in the big house and lead by a man that called Aman (or maybe SHAMAN) in their language.
Poison arrow, they made it with special chilli, water from coconut shell and charcoal. The poison can paralyzed a pig, in several minutes.
Poison arrow, they made it with special chilli, water from coconut shell and charcoal. The poison can paralyzed a pig, in several minutes.
Here is the technique of the Mentawai tattoo making. Like i told before Mentawai tribe has an old tattoo heritage, and the tattooes itself have several meaning for them. Like the one in the picture is a SUN.
Here is the technique of the Mentawai tattoo making. Like i told before Mentawai tribe has an old tattoo heritage, and the tattooes itself have several meaning for them. Like the one in the picture is a SUN.
While the man and AMAN go to hunting, the lady of tribe looking for a fish in the river. For them a bra is so precious thing in their life, so they will treasured it so well. In the daily life they only wear a skirt who made from coconut leaf as their wardrobe.
While the man and AMAN go to hunting, the lady of tribe looking for a fish in the river. For them a bra is so precious thing in their life, so they will treasured it so well. In the daily life they only wear a skirt who made from coconut leaf as their wardrobe.
in the night time, they spend time with dance. I have an opportunity to see the dance inside their home, Still the same one, the dance is a tribute to mothernature too. They mimick the gesture of the animal, like an eagle, a chicken and monkey.
in the night time, they spend time with dance. I have an opportunity to see the dance inside their home, Still the same one, the dance is a tribute to mothernature too. They mimick the gesture of the animal, like an eagle, a chicken and monkey.

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