Body ornamentation

Body ornamentation

Practices of body ornamentation are a cultural universal (found in all human societies). They can involve
*body modification (permanent)
**tattoos
**branding
**body piercing
*body art (non-permanent)
**body painting, makeup
**hairstyles
**hair coloring
*accessoires
**jewelry
**clothing

ee also

*Human physical appearance


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