I have been stopped by Kenyan a few times now and questioned about why I have a septum piercing. They always mention that in their country only one tribe has that piercing and it means something, but so far i haven't been able to figure out what.
2007-02-07 01:33:43 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron P 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
While I am uncertain as to the detailed meaning in Kenya, the common tribal meaning of septum piercings worldwide (of Papua new Guinea, North American natives, Mayans, Aztecs, Aborigines, etc) is that one has reached manhood (as decoration when on women) and/or establishes warrior status, not to mention to look fiercer to enemies, or by elders only as a sign of signifigance and respect which I have heard is true of the Kenyan tribe (I think it may be the Turkana tribe (possibly Poket) that these people are referring to, within whom it is worn by only elders as a sign of respect).
2007-02-07 02:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Learning Conformity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To step into adulthood.
2007-02-07 06:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by Wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mean you can put bone tru nose.
2007-02-12 15:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋