Ainu Mouth Tattoo

Ainu Mouth Tattoo - First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

Nag on the Lake Ainu Women From Japan With Traditional Tattooed Lips

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.

First, these tattoos were believed to repel evil spirits from entering the body (mouth) and causing sickness or misfortune.