A fascinating look at the tatooing and piercing practices of the Ancient Americas.
Though piercing and tattooing may seem ultra contemporary, the collections of the Carlos Museum contain giant gold ear spools, labrets, and other objects related to the body modification practices of the ancient Americans of Meso, Central, and South America. Associate Professor of Art History and Curator of Ancient American Art Rebecca Stone discusses these objects and their meaning for the ancient people who made and wore them.