The art of tattoo dates back to at least 5000 years ago and represent status or magical meanings or may be decorative art

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A tattoo artist makes a mark on the arm of a client by inserting pigment into the skin. Studio hygiene requires the use of disposable gloves.

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Size: 5128px × 3418px
Location: Upstate New York, New York, USA
Photo credit: © Joan Barker / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

Keywords: art, artist, body, color, dermal, design, disposable, flesh, gloves, hygiene, ink, insert, mark, meaning, memory, modification, pain, pattern, picture, pigment, pigmentation, pricking, skin, spiritual, status, tattoo, trend