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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Paganyaw S'gaw Kanyaw (Karen),tattoo,Chiang Mai |
| Author |
Adam Indee |
| Title |
Body tattoos of the Karen in Mae Sot District,Chiang Mai Province |
| Document Type |
Other |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
| Ethnic Identity |
Paganyaw,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Sino-Tibetan |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library |
Total Pages |
181 |
Year |
2001 |
| Source |
A classroom report,Department of Thai Arts,Faculty of Fine Arts,Chiang Mai University |
| Abstract |
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In the past, both men and women had their bodies tattooed. The practice was carried out by all ethnic groups in the Lanna region, indicating that there were cultural exchanges among different ethnic groups. Tattooing in Karen men meant strength, stamina, bravery, virtue, and magic for self-defence in battle and for protection from poisonous animals. Men with tattoos were also attractive to women.
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