Re: CHAT: Sakatda Ka Kadomo (was: CHAT: Anglicisms)

fortytwo@ufl.edu writes:
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>Well, in Kass=ED society, only life-slaves (those enslaved for their who=
le
>life) have tattoos.  The tattoo indicates their slave status, as well as
>their original tribe and age at enslavement.  A skilled slave-trader can
>read the tattoo almost at a glance.  Your people would probably be
>laughed at.  The slave-trade, including the tattoo-language is
>continent-wide, so there probably aren't many cultures that have tattoos
>for free people.
In Jakautdok society a man will refuse to marry a woman without her arm
tattoos and a woman will refuse to marry a man without his chest tattoos
=3D).  The tattoo in Jakautdok society indicates the wearer is considered=
 by
the tribal group an adult. Non tattooed members of the tribe cannot
participate in the major festivals (meaning they cannot dance in the
festivals, and must stay inside their homes), and they are also looked
upon and treated as children, except children can at least watch the
dances with the community. Outsiders are of course treated hospitably, bu=
t
they arent taken very seriously by the tribe.



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