Book research into scarification and Maori tribe- Editorial look

The scars on this body is on a woman, mens scars seem to wear off after a few days. However women from
Karo in South-west Ethiopia having scarification done so it permanent. The reason for them having it done
is so that it indicates there age and status.
(Page 134)

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This image is of a women from Nuba, in Sudan her scars show us that she has at least one child.
(Page 135) 

This is a Tabwa women, which is now a Zaire women. Here scars symbolize fertility.
Down the centre of her back, the scars are in the shape of tear-drops this is arranged for them to look like
that because it is traditional. (page 137)

This image is from the 'Colonial period c. 1925.' This women is now a Chad, Her cuts are so deep because
 it was a repeated incision. (Page 136)

This image is an image of the Maori tribe chief, The tattoo's are a  rank of ceremony that
took place in Turangawaewae in 1977. (Page 99) 

This is a craving which was made in 1842, This is a famous statue because special tools were
used to make it. The used metal tools which gave the statue a bigger 'creative freedom' which tools made from
stone wouldn't have. (Page 98)

Scarification around the eyes and temples of the head are done because, they believe that it relieves
headaches and improves eye sight. The head peace this man is wearing is made from clay. He is wearing feathers which indicates that it is a special occasion because the only wear feathers on special occasions. This man is from the Bumi tribe.  (Page 129)

This women is form Nigeria, Nigerian's are very proud of the scars. Whilst having there scars,
they go through a lot of pain. This women's scars indicate her femininity which then make them ' attractive and desirable.' (Page 133)
Images are from- the book- 'Decorated Skin- A world Survey of body art, Karl Groning Thames & Hudson.'