CALIFORNIA INDIGENOUS CHIN TATTOOING
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As Seen Through Indigenous Eyes and Heard Through Indigenous Voices: A Storytelling Project

The following are deeply personal stories of the revitalization of California Indian Chin tattooing. Each story is unique and no one story tells the complete process of revitalization. Use these stories to learn about the tradition of chin tattooing, its historic roots in California, and some of the challenges that recipents of this indelible marker of identity have to endure before and after receiving their tattoo.
Sage LaPena
Alicia Adams
Tiffany Adams
Jack Potter Jr.
Heidi Lucero
Lena Bommelyn
Pimm Tripp Allen
Lyn Risling
L Frank Manriquez
Ruby Tuttle

Revitalization Stories

Tiffany Adams

Lyn Risling


Lena Bommelyn


Sage LaPena


Alicia Adams


Jack Potter


L Frank Manriquez




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  • Stories
  • Indigenous Practitioners
  • About
  • Language Map
  • Events
  • BLOG
  • Resources
  • Contact