Purposes of Yoruba Kolo and Modern Gang Tattoos

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Purposes of Yoruba Kolo and Modern Gang Tattoos.
Like Yoruba Kolo body art, modern gang tattoos primarily mark an individual’s identity as a group member, cementing their relationship. The Yoruba people of Nigeria got Kolo to signify their identity as members of their tribe, family, and heritage. Such marks made them stand out and are recognizable from the rest. Modern gang tattoos mark an individual as a member of a particular gang, marking their territory and the status they hold. The two body arts are also similar in providing one membership rights. Yoruba Kolo wears body art to become members of a particular patrilineal clan known as idile baba since childhood and enjoys various benefits, such as names, family ties, identity, and a place to belong. Modern gang tattoo...