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marriage. The Formosans tattoo the faces of girls prior to marriage; and among the Papuans of
New Guinea, unmarried girls are tattooed all over, except on the face, which is adorned in this
way at the time of marriage. Colour-tattooing of an ornamental kind reached its most artistic
development among the Maoris of New Zealand and the Japanese, but both these peoples, like
several others, have largely abandoned the practice. With the Malays, tattooing appears to have
been a reward of the successful head-hunter. Sailors and some other groups in Western
countries do some tattooing, mainly in one colour, making figures, such as stars and flags, on
their hands, arms, and chests.
22. Which of the following is CORRECT?
a) Tattooing can also be used to heal cuts in the skin.
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