Interesting

Some Piercing History

PIERCING CARTILAGE OF THE EAR:This is found in Africa, North America and South America, Indonesia, and India. It is meant to signify beauty and wealth. New types of cartilage piercing are called "DIATH" and "ROOK".

EAR: This type of piercing was meant to mark life stage changes in group affiliation.

LIPS: This is also a ritual to celebrate the passage from childhood to adulthood. It also mimics facial beauty marks. This type of piercing comes from Australia, New Guinea, Africa, India, North and South America, and Indonesia.

NOSE PIERCING: The people of India view this a sign of beauty.

TONGUE: The Maya's performed this type of ritual when they wanted to talk to their ancestor's spirits.