Reviving Inchunwa, The Resurgence of Native American Women’s Facial Tattoos
In recent years, Native American women, particularly from southeastern tribes such as the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Cherokee, have been reclaiming the ancient practice of facial tattoos known as inchunwa. These traditional markings, once suppressed due to colonization, are experiencing a revival as symbols of identity, life stages, and cultural continuity. This resurgence is not merely…