| Tattoos are very different in different parts of the | | | | of that ancient culture. |
| world. It seems as if decorating the body is | | | | Tattoos are one way that people use to identify |
| something that goes back 10s of thousands of years. | | | | themselves with their social position and to show |
| It is a sign of distinction, a sign of being part of | | | | their individuality. Tattoos help them set themselves |
| something and a sign of individuality and strength of | | | | apart from the others. Amerindian tattoos in Bolivia |
| character. It can mean so many things. | | | | are on the rise and many people who come from |
| Perhaps, some of the most interesting tattoos that | | | | there probably display their tattoos as a show of |
| are often misunderstood come from the interior of | | | | personal strength and pride. |
| South America where the Amerindians have lived for | | | | In some regards the Amerindian tattoos are very |
| 100s of generations. In Bolivia, which is in the center | | | | similar to those of other Indian culture such as the |
| of South America there is actually an Amerindian | | | | Mayans, Aztecs and Incas, but they are not the |
| ruling as President. | | | | same and anyone that comes from Bolivia knows the |
| Many people in Bolivia have in the past forgotten | | | | difference, because they know the symbols, and |
| their Amerindian roots however some are now are | | | | sings of the ancient culture. Amerindians pride |
| using Tattoos on themselves once again as a symbol | | | | themselves on their spiritual position, their strength |
| and a sign of solidarity with the native culture. There | | | | and their honor. |
| seems to be a new spiritual awakening and revitalizing | | | | |