concept   making incision
culture   Pacific Islands
statement   In Pacific Island culture, making incisions is a traditional rite of passage symbolizing beauty and strength in tattooing.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 making incision Pacific Islands Making incisions as a part of traditional tattooing process is considered a cultural rite of passage. 1
2 making incision Pacific Islands Making incisions as part of traditional tattooing or scarification ceremonies is seen as a rite of passage and a symbol of beauty and strength. 1