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A tattoo is a marking made by inserting indelible ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoo on humans are type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are commonly used for identification or branding so they can be easily identified.

Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Maori of New Zealand, and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos.

Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in Taiwan, Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world.

Tattoo is been used for verite purposes like it can be for decorative and spiritual uses, identification, cosmetics and medical prepuces.