This article appeared in the May issue of VICE magazine. Click HERE to subscribe.The art of tattooing has been around for thousands of years, and we all know at least one person who has one or more tattoos. But what about the more unusual forms of body modi cation that involve cutting and shaping the body? Traditional tribal practices such as scari cation and earlobe stretching have become a part of our culture and can occasionally be seen on the streets. So keep your eyes peeled. As the weather warms up and more skin is revealed, you may catch a glimpse of some of these body mods on display.
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