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Postscript

 

 
 

Hunting Taboos

 
 

Taboos for Face Tattoo

 

 

On our field trip, the elders told us many taboos and rules related to face tattoos in our interview. In addition to the information found in related documents, the taboos are summarized as follows:

 

Woman in Tattoo

 

Man in Tattoo

1.Both males and females should remain chaste before receiving the face tattoo, otherwise the patterns will be ulcerated.

2.During the tattoo session, pregnant women are not allowed to enter the tattoo shack. Those who violate this rule will get a high fever.

3.During the tattoo, nobody should talk about death or accidents.

4.People that had a nightmare the night before should comfort the tattooed persons the next day, otherwise the tattoo persons will encounter the same nightmare.

5.The tattooed persons should not step on the ashes or get near the fire; otherwise, the patterns will fade.

6.The tattooed persons should not look into the mirror; otherwise, the patterns will fade.

7.Before and after the tattoo, the tattooed persons should not see red or eat red food; otherwise, the patterns will fade.

8.The tattooed persons should not eat the wild vegetables growing on the undeveloped and unexplored slopes; otherwise, the patterns will warp.

9.After the face tattoo, the house should remain dark on all sides. In addition, women should not sleep with men; otherwise, the patterns will disappear.

 

Woman in Tattoo

 

Man in Tattoo