Momma told me many years ago, that my Great-great Grandmother had scars on her chin from tattooing at an early age, and it was then that I made a decision that I, too , would do as she did.
Back in the day when tattooing was done, the entire native community would know what the symbols meant, but today, there would be questions from those that are now here that know nothing of our traditions. So this brought me to my final decision of what these markings would be.
Not long ago I felt the need to have 21st century markings done and in so doing would not leave doubt as to what they mean.
On previous pages you would know that my Spirit is that of an Ancient Bear. Scratches across my back in the middle of the night would often be evident the next day, brought to my attention by the itching they caused (I live alone) pushing me forward and out of the 'box' and the result is what you now see.
Commitment accomplished on March 22, 2009
What a nice way to start my 7th decade this time around!
And yeah -- it hurt a little :-) |
