Kerri Helme Is Reviving Native Tattooing Traditions in Her Community
Kerri Helme’stattoosgo far deeper than the layers of flesh a pigment-spiked needle made from turkey bone can pierce. Rows of triangles adorn her neckline. Tiny dots stretch from either corner of her eyes, sprinkling over her nose bridge. Courtesy Kerry Helme Sure, they’re aesthetic. Traditional Native tattooing is another brick in the foundation of preserving these practices. Sometimes, the ink represented a dream they had. Courtesy Kerri Helme These tattoos might have a spiritual significance to some, or they might just be decorative....