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Buddhist man, elephant tattoos, Ayuthaya, Thailand.

Elephants are worshipped as gods in Thailand, and therefore can be found as tattoos on men to honor their particular gods.

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Beyond Our Horizons

Images from Chris Rainier's new book
Ancient Marks
The Sacred Origins of Tattoos and Body Marking
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