"Scarification" (by Jean Michel Clajot)

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck . The project "Scarification" took place in Benin from 2005 to 2008. During those 3 years, the Belgian photographer Jean-Michel Clajot has traveled across the country in search of a face, a body, a history.An exceptional privilege, he was able to attend a ceremony usually reserved for the family. Be immersed in traditional Africa or the beauty and strength in the form of eternal scars.

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:54:00 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck . The project "Scarification" took place in Benin from 2005 to 2008. During those 3 years, the Belgian photographer Jean-Michel Clajot has traveled across the country in search of a face, a body, a history.An exceptional privilege, he was able to attend a ceremony usually reserved for the family. Be immersed in traditional Africa or the beauty and strength in the form of eternal scars.
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Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck . The project "Scarification" took place in Benin from 2005 to 2008. During those 3 years, the Belgian photographer Jean-Michel Clajot has traveled across the country in search of a face, a body, a history.An exceptional privilege, he was able to attend a ceremony usually reserved for the family. Be immersed in traditional Africa or the beauty and strength in the form of eternal scars.

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:55:08 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck . The project "Scarification" took place in Benin from 2005 to 2008. During those 3 years, the Belgian photographer Jean-Michel Clajot has traveled across the country in search of a face, a body, a history.An exceptional privilege, he was able to attend a ceremony usually reserved for the family. Be immersed in traditional Africa or the beauty and strength in the form of eternal scars.

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:55:30 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:56:02 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:56:28 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:56:55 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:57:19 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:57:45 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:58:07 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:58:32 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:58:59 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:59:26 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:59:53 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:00:58 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:01:27 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:02:04 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:02:27 +0000

Indelible, irreversible and imposed during childhood, Scarification is a cultural practice common in many countries in Africa. The ceremony which is to cut the skin with a knife seems to have crossed times without ever losing its importance. In the 21st century, scarify still is an act of bravery, a way to state an identity, a proof of his pride in belonging to a family or a social status, a way of beautify, and to avert bad luck .

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:03:00 +0000